How long is the flight from Newark to Madrid?

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

Which airlines fly from Newark to Madrid?

The main carriers on this route are United, Iberia. 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 Newark 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 Newark 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.

EWR → MAD

Newark to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on Newark (EWR) → 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
United, Iberia
Cheapest months
November, February

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Newark → Madrid · 26 fares12-month low · $272

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Showing 26 of 26 results

Cheapest
Icelandair · FI 622
OutboundEWR → MADWed, Aug 26 · 12:25 AM· 11h 25m· 2 stops
$272
one-way
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United Airlines · UA 2241
OutboundEWR → MADThu, Aug 13 · 7:11 PM· 9h 19m· 1 stop
$330
one-way
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 202
OutboundEWR → MADSat, Sep 26 · 9:30 PM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Oct 12 · 8:25 PM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$480
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADWed, Sep 16 · 3:00 AM· 8h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Sep 29 · 11:40 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$522
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 202
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Sep 29 · 9:30 PM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRSat, Oct 10 · 8:25 PM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$535
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Jul 13 · 3:00 AM· 8h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRSat, Jul 18 · 11:40 AM· 10h 30m· 2 stops
$558
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADWed, Sep 9 · 3:00 AM· 8h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Sep 15 · 5:40 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$587
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Sep 1 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Sep 14 · 8:25 PM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$594
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADThu, Aug 6 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Aug 18 · 8:25 PM· 9h 45m· 1 stop
$627
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Aug 25 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRFri, Sep 4 · 5:40 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$629
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 212
OutboundEWR → MADSat, Sep 5 · 3:10 AM· 9h 10m· 2 stops
ReturnMAD ← EWRSat, Sep 19 · 9:05 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$630
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Aug 25 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Aug 31 · 6:10 PM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$636
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADSat, Jul 11 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRThu, Jul 16 · 11:40 AM· 10h 30m· 2 stops
$646
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 2241
OutboundEWR → MADFri, Aug 14 · 7:11 PM· 9h 19m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Aug 25 · 9:15 AM· 10h 5m· 1 stop
$660
total round-trip
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Air Canada · AC 8879
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Sep 1 · 6:30 PM· 9h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Sep 8 · 11:30 AM· 10h 23m· 1 stop
$664
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 8432
OutboundEWR → MADThu, Aug 13 · 8:30 PM· 9h 14m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRTue, Aug 25 · 11:30 AM· 10h 23m· 1 stop
$670
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 051
OutboundEWR → MADTue, Jul 14 · 11:20 PM· 7h 40m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRWed, Aug 12 · 8:50 AM· 8h 25m· Non-stop
$672
total round-trip
Book →
Air Canada · AC 8543
OutboundEWR → MADSat, Aug 15 · 10:40 PM· 8h 27m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRSat, Aug 29 · 10:45 AM· 9h 37m· 1 stop
$679
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 202
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Dec 14 · 10:40 PM· 8h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Dec 28 · 6:40 AM· 10h 30m· 2 stops
$702
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 51
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Jul 20 · 11:20 PM· 7h 40m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRThu, Aug 6 · 8:50 AM· 8h 25m· Non-stop
$716
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Jul 20 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRSun, Jul 26 · 8:25 PM· 10h 20m· 2 stops
$717
total round-trip
Book →
Air Canada · AC 8493
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Aug 3 · 2:25 PM· 8h 26m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRSat, Aug 22 · 11:30 AM· 10h 19m· 1 stop
$730
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADWed, Dec 30 · 5:10 AM· 8h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Jan 4 · 9:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
$730
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADSun, Jul 12 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRFri, Jul 24 · 9:05 AM· 10h 30m· 2 stops
$740
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADThu, Jul 2 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRFri, Jul 10 · 9:05 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
$744
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 204
OutboundEWR → MADMon, Dec 21 · 5:10 AM· 8h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← EWRMon, Jan 4 · 9:20 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
$830
total round-trip
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About Newark → Madrid

UA year-round daily + Iberia code-share. Less competitive than JFK→MAD (no DL/AA), so direct fares run premium — connecting via LHR or LIS often saves 15-25%.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 7.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include United, Iberia. 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: Newark to Madrid

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

Jun
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Jul
Shoulder
from $558
Aug
Shoulder
from $594
Sep
Low
from $480
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
Peak
from $702
Jan
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Cheapest next 12 months: September from $480 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 Newark to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on EWR → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Newark to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are United, Iberia. 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 Newark 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 Newark 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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