Flying from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Dallas.
Each week, there are 13 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, take the 16:40 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DFW to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DFW to MAD flights, with 69.07% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DFW and MAD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, R 4,395 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,827. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DFW to MAD.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
72% of flights that leave from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from central Dallas, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Madrid in March.
When booking your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DFW to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
