What percentage of Los Angeles to Madrid flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 4.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Madrid were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection. Direct options are less common, making connecting flights a more frequent occurrence.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Madrid typically takes 11 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 9385 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 15 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel time.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are considered frequent. This classification is based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable deals for this route, making it a route where price-conscious planning can often lead to good value.

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Los Angeles to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Madrid, the data indicates that February is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $376. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $404, followed by March at $459. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid typically range from $882 to $1170, with a median of $1013. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid connect at least once, with only 4.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect at least one connection when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Madrid takes approximately 33h 51m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route. The journey covers a substantial distance of 9385 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Madrid

Regular price: $567 - $1,100

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid is typically between $567 and $1100. The current lowest deal is $532 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 28.

now $532

Low $567

High $1,100

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid is February, with a median price of $376. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1285. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $376

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,285

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Madrid

Tue, Sep 15

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LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$913

$582

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$703

$532

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$747

$543

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$703

$543

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$789

$544

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$683

$542

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

6 nights

Mar 24 - Mar 30

$952 → $588

38%

9 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 30

$955 → $595

38%

14 nights

Mar 16 - Mar 30

$941 → $583

38%

13 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 30

$941 → $583

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for LAX to MAD are near the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($376) is the cheapest month to fly, followed by January ($404).

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid typically take 33h 51m, covering 9385 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) is a major hub, offering the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$495

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$623

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $960. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1054, while booking 60+ days out had an average price of $1049. This suggests that last-minute deals can sometimes be found, but planning within the 7-13 day window often yields better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid is considered to be $882 or less. The median price for this route has been $1013. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed fares being $1170 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around or below the $882 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid are February, with a median price of $376, and January, with a median price of $404. March also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $459. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1013 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Los Angeles to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Madrid

Regular price: $567 - $1,100

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid is typically between $567 and $1100. The current lowest deal is $532 with Royal Air Maroc, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 28.

now $532

Low $567

High $1,100

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from $376

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,285

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Madrid

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$913

$582

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$703

$532

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$747

$543

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$703

$543

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$789

$544

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Madrid

Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

Royal Air Maroc

$683

$542

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

6 nights

Mar 24 - Mar 30

$952 → $588

38%

9 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 30

$955 → $595

38%

14 nights

Mar 16 - Mar 30

$941 → $583

38%

13 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 30

$941 → $583

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for LAX to MAD are near the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February ($376) is the cheapest month to fly, followed by January ($404).

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid typically take 33h 51m, covering 9385 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) is a major hub, offering the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$495

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,234

$1,774

Save $460

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

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Oct 20

Oct 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?

What percentage of Los Angeles to Madrid flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Los Angeles to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid

Los Angeles - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

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Oct 27

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Oct 20

Oct 30

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 25

Nov 24

Oct 08

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Nov 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?