Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 17:50 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:05 with Iberia.
To ensure you catch your LAX to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates LAX to MAD flights is Iberia. Its services land without delay 72.0% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and MAD:
Beijing Capital International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 222 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 403 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to MAD.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LAX.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to MAD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.
