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

SJU Airport Page →
3,964 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 2h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB382+5
IB Iberia
32Q
5:15 PM
AST TC
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4260cs
BA British
A21N
5:25 PM
AST TC
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5884cs
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
5:25 PM
AST TC
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5640cs
AY Finnair
A21N
5:25 PM
AST TC
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB380+5
IB Iberia
332
8:25 PM
AST TC
10:25 AM+1
CEST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5650cs
AY Finnair
332
8:40 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CEST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3
IB Iberia
10:51 PM
AST
11:47 AM+1
CEST
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB381+5
IB Iberia
A21N
12:45 PM
CEST T4S
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5883cs
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
12:45 PM
CEST T4S
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5639cs
AY Finnair
32Q
12:45 PM
CEST T4
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4259cs
BA British
A21N
12:45 PM
CEST T4S
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB379+5
IB Iberia
332
4:05 PM
CEST T4S
7:00 PM
AST
8h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5649cs
AY Finnair
332
4:15 PM
CEST T4S
6:50 PM
AST
8h 35m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4249cs
BA British
332
4:15 PM
CEST T4S
6:50 PM
AST
8h 35m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PUJ Punta Cana 10h 22m B6BBQDM 2WE9UX Punta Cana (PUJ) to Madrid flights
SDQ Santo Domingo 10h 31m B6DMM6 2WAYBA Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Madrid flights
BOS Boston 12h 3m B6DLEI AYB6BA Boston (BOS) to Madrid flights
JFK New York 12h 21m AFB6DL AAAYBA New York (JFK) to Madrid flights
MIA Miami 12h 24m 2IAAAT 5YAAAY Miami (MIA) to Madrid flights
MCO Orlando 12h 29m ADB6EI AYBAIB Orlando (MCO) to Madrid flights
PHL Philadelphia 12h 40m AAB6F9 AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Madrid flights
EWR Newark 12h 42m ACB6TP AAACIB Newark (EWR) to Madrid flights
BOG Bogota 13h 30m ACAVG3 AVAYBA Bogota (BOG) to Madrid flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 38m CMKL BACMEY Tocumen (PTY) to Madrid flights
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San Juan to Madrid
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,964 mi 8h 5m nonstop +6h ahead

SJU–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 3,964 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI 15 32Q, 332 6h56-8h15 79% Oneworld AY, BA, EI
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – EI, IB
332 Airbus A330-200 – AY, IB
A21N Airbus A321neo – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to MAD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,171
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
SJU → MAD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
MAD → SJU
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
+6h
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of San Juan.
SJU: AST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
3,964 mi / 6,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m gate to gate.
Getting from MAD

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.

Madrid Climate

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.

SJU–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance3,964 mi / 6,379 km
Flight time8h 5m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 8h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,964 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJU to MAD: Iberia.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Punta Cana, Las Américas and Boston Logan.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of San Juan.
Yes, return flights from MAD to SJU 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 SJU to MAD

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to MAD is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,964 miles (6,379 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Punta Cana, Las Américas and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.