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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.7% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that the vast majority of available flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically takes about 17 hours and 0 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 21 hours and 25 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 6126 kilometers. Travelers should factor in the additional time for flights involving connections.

How often do flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Madrid come up?

Flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are considered frequent. Historically, across any 30-day period, approximately 1.03 deals per day have been observed for this route. This indicates that opportunities for good value flights are regularly available for travelers planning this journey.

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October 16 - October 30

Cheapest

IAD - Madrid

$532

$492

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August 15 - August 23

Best

IAD - Madrid

$697

$498

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August 4 - August 31

Earliest

IAD - Madrid

$658

$499

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September 9 - September 23

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$620

$499

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October 1 - October 19

IAD - Madrid

$524

$499

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November 5 - November 9

Best

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$655

$499

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November 25 - November 30

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$665

$501

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November 16 - November 22

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$644

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November 22 - November 30

IAD - Madrid

$652

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November 9 - November 16

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$644

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Washington, D.C. to Madrid: Overview

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

Right now, only 6% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $840–$1214, with a median of $1022. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially more favorable time to find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, January stands out with a median fare of $375. Following January, April offers a median fare of $697, and March presents a median of $705. These months represent the most affordable periods to plan your trip.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Madrid takes about 32h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6126 km.

For flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 2.7% of recent fares being direct flights. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

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

Regular price: $522 - $662

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

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is between $522 and $662. The current lowest deal is $492 with TAP Portugal for travel from Sep 22-Sep 30.

now $492

Low $522

High $662

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

Finnair

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

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

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

⌛ Last-Minute

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

1 night

Jul 12 - Jul 13

$1,328 → $779

41%

4 nights

Jul 19 - Jul 23

$1,248 → $704

44%

2 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 16

$1,296 → $758

41%

3 nights

Jul 12 - Jul 15

$1,321 → $854

35%

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

Washington, D.C. - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are below the typical level at $492.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $375

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, at $375.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 45m

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid typically average 32h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with only 2.7% of deals being direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct flights

Finnair is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

77% AI deal score

$2,068

From IAD

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Aug 17

Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$2,078

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Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$2,079

$2,078

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Nov 21

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,730

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Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,730

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Jun 18

Madrid, Spain

71% AI deal score

$4,041

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Jun 22

Madrid, Spain

67% AI deal score

$13,265

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, with an average price of $1050. Booking within 28-59 days of departure sees a slightly higher average price of $1120. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure generally results in the highest average prices, around $1175, across the trailing quarter.

A good deal for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is considered to be $840 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1022. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $1214 or less. This threshold can help you identify when you are getting a competitive fare.

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, with a median price of $705. The annual median price for this route is $1022, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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