Los Angeles to Madrid (LAX–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aer Lingus, Iberia and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 5,832 miles in approximately 10h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 332 | 11h10 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 359 | 10h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 5 | 332 | 11h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 5 | 332 | 11h10 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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.
LAX–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MAD
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LAX to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MAD ranges from 10 hours 39 minutes to 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,832 miles (9,385 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.