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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,613. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.R 4,309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,309, select.
Madrid.R 4,586 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,586, select.
Madrid.R 4,704 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,704, select.
Madrid.R 4,726 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York Newark on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,726, select.
Madrid.R 4,726 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York Newark on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,726, select.
Madrid.R 4,726 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,726, select.
Madrid.R 4,726 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York Newark on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,726, select.
Madrid.R 4,781 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,781, select.
Madrid.R 4,781 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,781, select.
Madrid.R 4,803 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,803, select.
Madrid.R 4,901 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,901, select.
Madrid.R 4,905 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,905, select.
Madrid.R 4,922 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,922, select.
Madrid.R 5,707 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,707, select.
Madrid.R 5,879 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,879, select.
Madrid.R 5,957 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,957, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from R 5,707
Apr
from R 4,704
May
from R 4,803
Jun
from R 5,879
Jul
from R 4,901
Aug
from R 4,726
Sep
from R 4,309
Oct
from R 4,586
Nov
from R 4,781
Dec
from R 4,781
Jan
from R 4,726
Feb
from R 4,905

Direct flights from New York to Madrid

New York to Madrid: Alternative routes

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

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New York to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,309
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week428

Finding cheap flights from New York to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Madrid is R 7,589. 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.
7 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Madrid.
American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia fly direct from New York to Madrid.
As of March 2026, there are 456 flights per week flying from New York to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Madrid is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Madrid Airport on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 24 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.

Flying from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know

  • New York has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Air Europa at 11:05pm. Opt for the first JFK to MAD departure with Air Europa at 12:40am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to MAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Fly without interruptions from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) operate from here.

  • Top airlines that have direct flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport out of JFK include:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between JFK and MAD is Iberia.

  • With 78.64% of its services landing on schedule, Air Europa is the top on-time carrier on this route.

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from New York to MAD that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JFK and MAD include:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Porto Airport (OPO)

  • JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

  • 73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Think about kicking off your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket from this popular hub.

  • Get on your direct flight from New York to MAD with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of EWR.

  • United attracts the most bookings on the EWR to MAD route.

  • United is the most reliable carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, with 73.33% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • Break up your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and MAD are:

    • Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

    • Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)

    • Porto Airport (OPO)

  • You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Searching for a plane ticket from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on your way to MAD:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.

  • The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

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

  • From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

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

  • R 4,309 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. A return flight starts at R 7,589. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap flights from New York to MAD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

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

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from New York to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.

  • Before locking in your New York to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Madrid

  • Start your Madrid trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Your Madrid trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.

Explore more of Spain

  • Madrid will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres northeast of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are highlights.

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