Madrid to New Orleans (MAD–MSY) — 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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 11h 50m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 12h 10m AAAYBA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 12h 25m AAAYBA → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 12h 32m AAAFAY → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 12h 45m AYBAEI → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
PHL Philadelphia 13h 13m AAAYBA → AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 24m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 13h 25m BAIBJL → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 14h 34m AAAYBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
EWR Newark 14h 44m AYBAEI → ACOSTP Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madrid to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

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All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Madrid flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
ATL ~11h 50m CLT ~12h 10m MIA ~12h 25m JFK ~12h 32m MCO ~12h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,523
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 → MSY
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
MSY → MAD
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in New Orleans.
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–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-7 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: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami.
New Orleans is 7 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.