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

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3,964 mi airlines 57/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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San Juan to Madrid
4 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 3,964 mi 8h nonstop +5h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

SJU–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,964 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 32 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 15 32Q, A21N 8h15 90% Oneworld
AY Finnair 14 32Q, A21N 8h15 90% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 332, A21N 8h-8h15 90% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 14 32Q, 330 8h-8h15 90%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AY, EI, IB
330 Airbus A330 – EI
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA
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, SJU to MAD direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
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 SJU to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,283
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
MAD → SJU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of San Juan.
SJU: AST · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
3,964 mi / 6,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m to 8h 15m.
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 to 8h 15m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights57 out / 57 return
1-stop connections32 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 8h to 8h 15m. 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 SJU to MAD. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, BCN, TEB, PBI, GVA, NAS, OPF, PSA, BRU, JAX, YUL, SJO, SAP, STI, PUJ, SDQ, MIA, LAX, ATL, IAD, MDE, MVD, BOS, JFK, PHL, MCO, EWR, ORD, DFW, PTY, BOG and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 5 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 Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to MAD ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes to 8 hours 15 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

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