How long is the flight from Washington to Madrid?

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

Which airlines fly from Washington to Madrid?

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

IAD → MAD

Washington to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on Washington (IAD) → 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, United
Cheapest months
November, February

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Washington → Madrid · 12 fares12-month low · $556

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Cheapest
TAP Portugal · TP 232
OutboundIAD → MADSat, Oct 17 · 9:05 PM· 8h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADSat, Oct 24 · 9:05 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
$556
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 232
OutboundIAD → MADSat, Oct 17 · 9:05 PM· 8h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADFri, Oct 23 · 5:40 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$565
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 234
OutboundIAD → MADThu, Nov 5 · 3:30 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADWed, Nov 25 · 1:55 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$576
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 234
OutboundIAD → MADThu, Apr 29 · 2:35 AM· 8h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADFri, May 21 · 5:40 AM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$642
total round-trip
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Royal Air Maroc · AT 219
OutboundIAD → MADWed, Jun 2 · 1:00 AM· 9h· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADWed, Jun 9 · 11:35 AM· 9h 50m· 1 stop
$644
total round-trip
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Aer Lingus · EI 116
OutboundIAD → MADTue, Nov 10 · 10:05 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADWed, Nov 25 · 12:00 PM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
$676
total round-trip
Book →
Iberia · IB 3631
OutboundIAD → MADThu, Feb 11 · 2:45 AM· 9h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADFri, Feb 26 · 1:55 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$689
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 234
OutboundIAD → MADFri, Sep 4 · 2:35 AM· 8h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADSun, Sep 13 · 4:00 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$781
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 234
OutboundIAD → MADThu, Dec 31 · 3:30 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADMon, Jan 4 · 8:10 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
$825
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 234
OutboundIAD → MADFri, Sep 4 · 2:35 AM· 8h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADSat, Sep 12 · 8:25 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$844
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 232
OutboundIAD → MADSun, Jul 26 · 9:40 PM· 8h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADSun, Aug 9 · 4:00 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$878
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 232
OutboundIAD → MADFri, Jul 17 · 9:05 PM· 8h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← IADWed, Jul 29 · 9:05 AM· 9h 45m· 1 stop
$911
total round-trip
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About Washington → Madrid

Iberia daily + UA codeshare. Spanish government and EU mission traffic keeps Iberia loads tight Mon-Thu; best fares mid-week off-peak.

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

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

Jun
No data
Jul
Peak
from $878
Aug
No data
Sep
Peak
from $781
Oct
Low
from $556
Nov
Low
from $576
Dec
Peak
from $825
Jan
No data
Feb
Shoulder
from $689
Mar
No data
Apr
Low
from $642
May
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: October from $556 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 Washington to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on IAD → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are Iberia, United. 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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