What percentage of Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 16.6% of flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

The direct flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. typically takes approximately 9 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 15 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 6126 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. have come up regularly. This route is classified as having a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without extended waiting periods, based on trends observed over a 30-day period.

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Madrid to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

For those planning cheap flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C., the data indicates that February is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $417. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $463, and September, with a median fare of $515. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. typically range from $734 to $1360, with a median of $950. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting regular opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the market.

When considering flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C., most itineraries connect at least once, with only 16.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is one, which can influence overall travel time and convenience.

A typical journey from Madrid to Washington, D.C. takes approximately 18h 25m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route, which covers a significant distance.

The route from Madrid to Washington, D.C. spans 6098 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means that travel typically involves extended flight times and often includes layovers.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: €478 - €831

Prices for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is EUR478 to EUR831. The current lowest deal is EUR405 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 9.

now 405 €

Low 478 €

High 831 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Washington is February, with a median price of $417. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1010. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 417 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,010 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

British Airways

910 €

470 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Iberia Airlines

918 €

482 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Iberia Airlines

863 €

470 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

635 €

455 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

660 €

455 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

698 €

470 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

13 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 30

804 € → 458 €

43%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

799 € → 485 €

39%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

786 € → 491 €

38%

6 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 23

764 € → 471 €

38%

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Madrid - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $1150.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $417

Historically, February, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 25m

The median flight duration from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is 18 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.6% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines provides direct flight options for the Madrid to Washington, D.C. route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. appear regularly within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport offers flights to Washington, D.C., providing a direct departure option from Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~€406

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€399

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€474

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$5,126

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Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$2,294

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price for a flight has been around $893. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices of $954, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in average prices of $955. Prices tend to be higher when booking further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1141 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $1050.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. has been $734 or less. The median price for this route was $950. For travelers seeking greater value, prices above $1360 were observed in the higher quartile. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. have been February, November, and September. February typically sees a median price of $417, while November has a median of $463. September also offers competitive pricing with a median of $515. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $950 for this route.

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Madrid to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: €478 - €831

Prices for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is EUR478 to EUR831. The current lowest deal is EUR405 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 9.

now 405 €

Low 478 €

High 831 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 417 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,010 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

British Airways

910 €

470 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Iberia Airlines

918 €

482 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Iberia Airlines

863 €

470 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

635 €

455 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

660 €

455 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Washington, D.C.

Madrid (MAD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

British Airways

698 €

470 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

13 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 30

804 € → 458 €

43%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

799 € → 485 €

39%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

786 € → 491 €

38%

6 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 23

764 € → 471 €

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Madrid - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $1150.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $417

Historically, February, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 25m

The median flight duration from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is 18 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.6% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines provides direct flight options for the Madrid to Washington, D.C. route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. appear regularly within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport offers flights to Washington, D.C., providing a direct departure option from Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~€406

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€399

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

91% AI deal score

$3,773

$2,444

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Cheap Flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Today’s best flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Madrid to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Madrid - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $417

Flights typically take 18h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Madrid main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

How much should a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

What percentage of Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

How often do cheap flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. come up?

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Madrid to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Madrid - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $417

Flights typically take 18h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Madrid main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Dec 21

Dec 21

Dec 05

Jan 21

Jan 14

Dec 23

Dec 10

Jan 12

Jan 19

Jan 18

Jan 23

Jan 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

How much should a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?