Madrid to New York (MAD–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and EuroAtlantic Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,580 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KL, UX, VS | 7 | 333 | 8h27 | – | SkyTeam | KL, UX, VS |
| YU EuroAtlantic Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→JFK | ZAZ→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 1 |
| Flight time | 7h 13m | 7h 29m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
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.
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).
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
MAD–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to JFK
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and EuroAtlantic Airways. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to JFK ranges from 7 hours 13 minutes to 9 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,580 miles (5,760 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ).