How many flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.8% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid have been non-stop. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. This indicates that direct flights are not common for this particular route.

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

The direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically takes around 7 hours and 50 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight duration of 470 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 14 hours and 55 minutes, or 895 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is 6126 kilometers.

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

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are classified as frequent. This means that opportunities for good deals on this route appear regularly. Travelers can expect to find favorable prices with some consistency when planning their trips, based on data collected over a 30-day window.

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Washington, D.C. to Madrid: Overview

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

Only 3% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Madrid were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level. Prices for this long-haul journey typically range from $801–$1,217, with a median of $1,001. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Madrid takes about 7h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul flight, covering a significant distance of 6,126 km.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Madrid connect at least once. Only 2.8% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, the cheapest months to fly are generally April, with a median fare of $873, February at $891, and January, where the median fare is $900. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

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

Regular price: $488 - $1,476

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 488 USD to 1476 USD. The current lowest deal is 443 USD with TAP Portugal for travel from Feb 3-Feb 16.

now $443

Low $488

High $1,476

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Madrid is February, with a median price of $868. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1459. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $868

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,459

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$642

$547

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$633

$462

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$597

$576

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$607

$545

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$619

$447

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$596

$447

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$807 → $447

45%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$808 → $451

44%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$774 → $450

42%

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$773 → $450

42%

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

Washington, D.C. - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are below the typical level at $443.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 50m

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid takes 7h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up most of the available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$359

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International provides another choice for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$419

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$369

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key gateway for travelers flying to Madrid from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, and train)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity from Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$501

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

$1,620

Save $652

TAP Portugal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $1037. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to around $1295, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive. Planning within this 28-59 day window can help secure more favorable rates.

A flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $801. This threshold is based on historical data collected over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has been $1001, while prices around $1217 represent the higher end of typical fares. By comparing offers to the $801 benchmark, travelers can identify more economical options.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are April, February, and January. In April, the median price was approximately $873, followed by February at $891, and January at $900. These prices are generally lower than the annual median of $1001 for this route. While January is also listed as the most expensive month, this likely refers to specific periods within the month, as its overall median remains competitive.

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Washington, D.C. to Madrid: Overview

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

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Madrid takes about 7h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul flight, covering a significant distance of 6,126 km.

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

Regular price: $488 - $1,476

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 488 USD to 1476 USD. The current lowest deal is 443 USD with TAP Portugal for travel from Feb 3-Feb 16.

now $443

Low $488

High $1,476

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from $868

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,459

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$642

$547

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$633

$462

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$597

$576

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$607

$545

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$619

$447

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$596

$447

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$807 → $447

45%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$808 → $451

44%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$774 → $450

42%

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$773 → $450

42%

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