Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 7 hours 20 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid five hours ahead of New York.
Every week, there are 52 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, take the 16:45 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with Air Europa.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your JFK to MAD flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Spain:
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates JFK to MAD flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 65.79% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and MAD include:
Porto Airport
Logan International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, R 3,014 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,804. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to MAD.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MAD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.