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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Madrid

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,707. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.R 5,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,124, select.
Madrid.R 5,220 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,220, select.
Madrid.R 5,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,223, select.
Madrid.R 5,238 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,238, select.
Madrid.R 5,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,413, select.
Madrid.R 5,567 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound indirect flight with Hahn Air Technologies, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,567, select.
Madrid.R 5,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,668, select.
Madrid.R 5,699 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,699, select.
Madrid.R 5,699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,699, select.
Madrid.R 5,729 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,729, select.
Madrid.R 5,738 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,738, select.
Madrid.R 5,738 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,738, select.
Madrid.R 5,738 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,738, select.
Madrid.R 5,738 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,738, select.
Madrid.R 5,738 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,738, select.
Madrid.R 5,740 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,740, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in January.
Apr
from R 6,493
May
from R 5,729
Jun
from R 7,015
Jul
from R 5,699
Aug
from R 5,668
Sep
from R 5,567
Oct
from R 5,220
Nov
from R 5,238
Dec
from R 5,413
Jan
from R 5,124
Feb
from R 5,223
Mar
from R 5,699

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

Madrid

12km from central Madrid
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Los Angeles to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,124
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time11 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week40

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Madrid is R 8,130. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Madrid.
Iberia, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Madrid.
As of April 2026, there are 40 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid Airport on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know

  • Los Angeles's main base, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).

  • Book a direct Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services every week. You can get from LAX to MAD on Iberia's 5:50pm flight.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to MAD, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • December is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Take the express route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) can be booked from here.

  • When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia.

  • Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to MAD.

  • The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Iberia. Its services land without delay 72.0% of the time.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAD departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • 81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.

  • LAX's address is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to MAD flight:

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Central Madrid is around 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Currently, R 5,124 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,130. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAD.

  • September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to MAD.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Madrid

  • After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are attractions you won't want to skip in Madrid.

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 northeast, check out popular attractions including Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.

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