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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.8% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 connections. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically takes around 7 hours and 50 minutes. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time historically extends to approximately 14 hours and 45 minutes. The 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 historically frequent. This route is regularly featured among discounted options. Travelers can often find favorable prices when planning their trips, based on trends observed in the trailing 30 days.

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October 1 - October 4

Cheapest

IAD - Madrid

$556

$475

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September 9 - September 23

IAD - Madrid

$610

$491

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October 11 - October 20

IAD - Madrid

$535

$495

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October 7 - October 22

IAD - Madrid

$520

$496

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October 5 - October 18

IAD - Madrid

$522

$497

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August 17 - August 31

IAD - Madrid

$688

$498

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August 11 - August 26

Earliest

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$688

$498

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August 24 - August 31

Best

IAD - Madrid

$718

$498

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August 17 - August 27

IAD - Madrid

$699

$498

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September 22 - September 29

IAD - Madrid

$647

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Washington, D.C. to Madrid: Overview

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

Only 5% 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, which is usually $820–$1200, with a median of $1010. New deals for this long-haul route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $375. Following January, April offers a median fare of $697, and March is also a relatively inexpensive option with a median of $705. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Madrid takes about 32h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries for this route are not direct. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Madrid is 6126 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Madrid involve connections. Only 2.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid. For the majority of flights that are not non-stop, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers.

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

Regular price: $463 - $717

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

Regular prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically range from $463 to $717. The current lowest deal is $492 with TAP Portugal for travel from Oct 5-Oct 18.

now $492

Low $463

High $717

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Madrid is January, with a median price of $375. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1321. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $375

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,321

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

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

Mon, Jul 13

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IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$1,385

$902

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$1,179

$791

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$1,385

$900

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Madrid

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

TAP Portugal

$1,108

$616

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

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DCA - Madrid

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

JetBlue Airways

$903

$646

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Madrid

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

JetBlue Airways

$903

$646

One-way

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

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$1,296 → $824

36%

1 night

Jul 19 - Jul 20

$1,391 → $929

33%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$900 → $510

43%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$895 → $509

43%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, with a median price of $375.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 32h 45m.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically take 32h 45m, covering a distance of 6126 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct deals on this route.

Finnair has offered direct deals from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is often a good choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International Airport offers another departure option for your trip to Madrid.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$685

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport provides a convenient departure point for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$621

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a primary arrival airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

📍 ~13 km from Madrid city center (reachable by public transport and car).

💸 Flights from ~$522

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a useful alternative with its wide range of European and domestic connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~$666

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Barcelona–El Prat offers the most extensive international flight network as Spain's largest alternative hub.

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

💸 Flights from ~$592

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga Airport is a major international gateway, especially for low-cost carriers, with high flight volume.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$648

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Alicante–Elche Airport provides a significant volume of international flights, particularly to Northern Europe and the UK.

📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$602

Seville (SVQ)

Cheapest

Seville Airport is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$569

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking at least 60 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $1050. In contrast, booking within 14-27 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $1416, indicating that earlier booking can lead to more favorable rates.

A good deal for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is considered to be $820 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been around $1010 across the trailing 90 days. Prices exceeding $1200 are typically in the more expensive range, based on past trends.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, with a median price of $375. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $697, and March, at $705. The annual median price for this route is $1010, so these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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