Madrid to Fresno (MAD–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SFO San Francisco 14h 32m EIIB → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 34m AYBAEI → AVCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 25m AAAYBA → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
GDL Guadalajara 17h 25m AMUX → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Fresno flights
ORD Chicago 18h 23m AAAYBA → EJAUA Chicago (ORD) to Fresno flights
BOS Boston ~16h 30m AYB6BA → Boston (BOS) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madrid to Fresno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and FAT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SFO ~14h 32m LAX ~14h 34m DFW ~15h 25m BOS ~16h 30m GDL ~17h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
410
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MAD → FAT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
FAT → MAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Fresno is 9 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 9:00 AM in Fresno.
Visa & Entry

Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.

Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.

US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Fresno route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to FAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
Fresno is 9 hours behind Madrid.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.