Madrid to San Juan (MAD–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,964 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 52m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
IB3
IB Iberia
12:30 PM
CET
3:52 PM
AST
8h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5639
AY Finnair
332
12:35 PM
CET T4S
4:35 PM
AST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4259
BA British
332
12:35 PM
CET T4S
4:35 PM
AST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5883
EI Aer Lingus
332
12:35 PM
CET T4S
4:35 PM
AST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB381
IB Iberia
A21N
12:35 PM
CET T4S
4:40 PM
AST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4249
BA British
A21N
3:50 PM
CET T4S
7:55 PM
AST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5649
AY Finnair
A21N
3:50 PM
CET T4S
7:55 PM
AST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5881
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
3:50 PM
CET T4S
7:55 PM
AST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB379
IB Iberia
32Q
4:24 PM
CET T4S
7:19 PM
AST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5884
EI Aer Lingus
330
6:10 PM
AST TC
7:10 AM+1
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5640
AY Finnair
32Q
6:10 PM
AST TC
7:25 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB382
IB Iberia
A21N
6:10 PM
AST TC
7:25 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4260
BA British
332
6:10 PM
AST TC
7:10 AM+1
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5882
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5650
AY Finnair
A21N
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4248
BA British
A21N
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB380
IB Iberia
32Q
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3
IB Iberia
9:52 PM
AST
9:41 AM
CET
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Madrid to San Juan
4 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 3,964 mi 7h 55m nonstop -5h behind 28 1-stop hubs

MAD–SJU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,964 miles in approximately 7h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–SJU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 15 32Q, A21N 7h55-9h05 Oneworld
AY Finnair 14 332, A21N 9h-9h05 Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 332, A21N 9h-9h05 Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 14 32Q, 332 9h-9h05
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – EI, IB
332 Airbus A330-200 – AY, BA, EI
A21NAY, BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA + IB (43 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: EI (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to SJU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,056
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MAD → SJU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SJU → MAD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
San Juan is 5 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CET · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 1:00 PM in San Juan.
Distance & Flight Time
3,964 mi / 6,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 55m to 9h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Puerto Rico is a US territory. Spanish passport holders need either an ESTA or a US visa to enter. Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so the ESTA is the standard option for tourism or business stays up to 90 days. Apply online at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.

US Customs and Border Protection runs the same immigration process in Puerto Rico as at any mainland US airport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay. You will go through CBP questioning, fingerprinting, and photo capture on arrival. Have your hotel address and return flight details ready.

The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended from within US territory. If you need longer than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid before traveling. The visa interview wait time in Madrid is typically 2 to 4 weeks.

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).

MAD–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to San Juan route.
Route details
Distance3,964 mi / 6,379 km
Flight time7h 55m to 9h 5m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights57 out / 57 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to SJU flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport take approximately 7h 55m to 9h 5m. The route covers 3,964 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MAD to SJU. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCN, DUB, TEB, GVA, LUX, PSA, DTW, CUN, ARN, HOU, PHL, JFK, PUJ, BOS, SDQ, DFW, MIA, MCO, STI, CLT, YUL, BOG, IAD, MDE, EWR, ATL, PTY and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Juan is 5 hours behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from SJU to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from MAD to SJU

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to SJU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to SJU ranges from 7 hours 55 minutes to 9 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,964 miles (6,379 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BCN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.