Travelling from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main base, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Book a direct Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services every week. You can get from LAX to MAD on Iberia's 5:50pm flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to MAD, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
December is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Take the express route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) can be booked from here.
When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to MAD.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Iberia. Its services land without delay 72.0% of the time.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAD departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to MAD flight:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Central Madrid is around 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, 266 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 422 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAD.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to MAD.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Los Angeles to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Your trip to Madrid isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights worth exploring include Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.