What percentage of Los Angeles to Madrid flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 4.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are direct. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

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. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 15 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 9385 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are frequent. This route is classified as one where favorable pricing appears regularly. This assessment is based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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November 10 - November 23

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Madrid

$727

$584

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September 19 - September 28

Earliest

LAX - Madrid

$670

$587

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September 19 - September 25

Earliest

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$688

$587

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October 6 - October 23

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$617

$587

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October 13 - October 28

LAX - Madrid

$627

$587

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October 24 - October 30

LAX - Madrid

$654

$587

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October 16 - October 30

LAX - Madrid

$633

$587

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October 23 - October 30

LAX - Madrid

$650

$587

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October 6 - October 30

LAX - Madrid

$614

$587

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October 9 - October 19

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$630

$587

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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, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $376. January is also a strong contender, offering flights at a median of $404, followed by March with a median fare of $459. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid typically range from $882 to $1170, with a median price 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, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Los Angeles to Madrid, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 4.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Madrid takes approximately 33h 51m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, which often involves multiple stops given the limited direct options.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Madrid

Regular price: $530 - $909

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 $530 and $909. The current lowest deal is $494 with Allegro for travel from Oct 10-Oct 24.

now $494

Low $530

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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

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Flights from $376

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,285

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

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$870

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$839

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$860

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Madrid (MAD)

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$859

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

12 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 24

$915 → $589

36%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$909 → $589

35%

11 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 27

$896 → $601

33%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$978 → $684

30%

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 from Los Angeles to Madrid are near the typical level, with a median price of $1013.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $376.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 33h 51m

The typical flight duration for this long-haul route with stopovers is 33h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$578

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

📍 ~13 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$578

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 ~$657

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a major global hub in Spain, offering extensive long-haul alternatives despite the distance.

📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$583

Zaragoza (ZAZ)

Zaragoza Airport offers a very fast high-speed rail connection from Madrid and is convenient for specific European routes.

📍 ~260 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$791

Valladolid (VLL)

Valladolid Airport is one of the closest airports to Madrid with rail links, offering low congestion and fast security.

📍 ~170 km from Madrid (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$869

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga Airport is a major international gateway with direct high-speed rail connections and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~420 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$678

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to Madrid 7-13 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at approximately $960. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $1126. Even booking 60+ days in advance typically results in a slightly higher average price of $1049, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid is considered to be $882 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been $1013. Prices above $1170 are typically in the higher range, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid, with a median price of $376. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $404. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $1013, indicating significant savings during these months across the trailing quarter.

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