New York to Madrid (JFK–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 3,580 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: UX | 7 | 333 | 7h25 | SkyTeam | UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from New York
| Metric | JFK→MAD | TEB→MAD | EWR→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 108 | – | 35 |
| Flight time | 5h 50m | 6h 27m | 7h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
JFK–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MAD
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 108 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MAD ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,580 miles (5,760 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).