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

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3,964 mi airlines 55/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 46m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AY5640cs
AY Finnair
A21N
5:25 PM
AST TC
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
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
IB382+5
IB Iberia
32Q
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
AY5650cs
AY Finnair
332
8:25 PM
AST TC
10:25 AM+1
CEST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB380+5
IB Iberia
332
8:35 PM
AST TC
10:35 AM+1
CEST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5882cs
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CEST
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4248cs
BA British
A21N
9:25 PM
AST TC
10:40 AM+1
CEST
7h 15m
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
IB381+5
IB Iberia
32Q
12:45 PM
CEST T4S
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4259cs
BA British
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 T4S
3:55 PM
AST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4249cs
BA British
A21N
3:50 PM
CEST T4S
7:55 PM
AST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5881cs
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
3:50 PM
CEST T4S
7:55 PM
AST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB379+5
IB Iberia
330
4:11 PM
CEST T4S
6:44 PM
AST
8h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5649cs
AY Finnair
332
4:15 PM
CEST T4S
6:50 PM
AST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3
IB Iberia
4:50 PM
CEST
7:37 PM
AST
8h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Madrid
1 carrier, 55 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 3,964 mi 7h 15m nonstop +6h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

SJU–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 3,964 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 32Q, 332 8h-8h05 94% 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 (14 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,131
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.

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 7h 15m to 8h 5m.
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 time7h 15m to 8h 5m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights55 out / 57 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
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 approximately 7h 15m to 8h 5m. The route covers 3,964 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iberia. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from SJU to MAD. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRM, AGP, BCN, DUB, NAS, GVA, PBI, OPF, PSA, FLL, TEB, BRU, JAX, YUL, SJO, SAP, UIO, PUJ, STI, HOU, ATL, SDQ, EZE, MIA, BOS, LAX, MDE, SFO, JFK, MVD, PHL, MCO, CTG, IAD, PTY, EWR, DFW, ORD, BOG and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to MAD ranges from 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,964 miles (6,379 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.