Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport is 7 hours 15 minutes.
Madrid is six hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 33 New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 00:40 Air Europa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with Air Europa.
To ensure you catch your JFK to MAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to MAD flights, with 78.64% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and MAD:
Boston Logan International Airport
Barcelona Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
R 3,178 is the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,711. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to MAD.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MAD:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
