How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?

Non-stop flights on JFK → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Madrid?

The main carriers on this route are Iberia, Delta, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Madrid?

Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book New York to Madrid?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

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JFK → MAD

New York to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Madrid (MAD), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~7.5h non-stop
Airlines
Iberia, Delta, American
Cheapest months
November, February

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New York → Madrid · 16 fares

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ITA Airways · AZ 609
Long · 25h 25m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 9:40 PM· 10h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 10:40 AM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
$860
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈54k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
🌱 Greenest
ITA Airways · AZ 609
Long · 26h 30m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 9:40 PM· 10h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 4:55 AM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
$915
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈57k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
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Avianca · AV 245
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 42h
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 5:15 AM· 15h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 5:15 AM· 15h 15m· 1 stop
$904
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈57k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
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🌱 Greenest
ITA Airways · AZ 609
Long · 26h 30m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 9:40 PM· 10h 55m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 4:55 AM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
$1,057
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈66k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
🌱 Greenest
ITA Airways · AZ 609
Long · 27h 55m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 9:40 PM· 11h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 5:00 AM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
$1,187
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈74k Aeroplan ptsest.Points win bigBook →
🌱 Greenest
British Airways · BA 180
Long · 24h 20m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 10:50 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 7:25 AM· 11h· 1 stop
$1,279
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈80k Aeroplan ptsest.Points win bigBook →
🌱 Greenest
Avianca · AV 245
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 39h 45m
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 5:15 AM· 15h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 11:10 AM· 10h 35m· 1 stop
$1,257
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈79k Aeroplan ptsest.Points win bigBook →
🌱 Greenest
ITA Airways · AZ 609
Long · 27h 55m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Nov 21 · 9:40 PM· 11h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 5:00 AM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
$1,588
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $335–$740
≈99k Aeroplan ptsest.Points win bigBook →
Alt date · 1 day later
Air Europa · UX 92
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 21h 54m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 3:05 AM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 9:40 AM· 10h 24m· 1 stop
$991
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Air Europa · UX 92
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 15h 20m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 3:05 AM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 2:35 PM· 8h 15m· Non-stop
$1,127
total round-trip
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Air Europa · UX 92
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 23h 35m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 3:05 AM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 10:55 AM· 15h 15m· 1 stop
$1,125
total round-trip
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Air Europa · UX 92
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 15h 20m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 3:05 AM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 2:35 PM· 8h 15m· Non-stop
$1,358
total round-trip
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Air Europa · UX 92
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 21h 54m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 3:05 AM· 7h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 9:40 AM· 10h 24m· 1 stop
$1,322
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Aer Lingus · EI 106
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 84h 30m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 2:15 AM· 9h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 6:15 PM· 16h 20m· 3 stops
$914
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Iberia · IB 2628
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 29h 40m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 4:45 AM· 8h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 10:55 AM· 15h 15m· 1 stop
$1,474
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Aer Lingus · EI 106
🌙 Red-eyeLong · 84h 30m
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Nov 22 · 2:15 AM· 9h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Nov 28 · 6:15 PM· 16h 20m· 3 stops
$1,255
total round-trip
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Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

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About New York → Madrid

Iberia / American JBA covers ~80% of seats. Avoid the Aug vacation crush and Semana Santa.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 7.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Iberia, Delta, American. Fares are usually cheapest in November, February — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: New York to Madrid

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → MAD for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Oct
Shoulder
from $597
Nov
Peak
from $740
Dec
Peak
from $761
Jan
Low
from $437
Feb
Low
from $335
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
Low
from $296
Jun
No data
Jul
No data
Aug
No data
Sep
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: May from $296 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on JFK → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are Iberia, Delta, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Madrid?
Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Madrid?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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