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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Madrid to Washington Dulles

Madrid to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Madrid to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found313 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Washington Dulles is 313 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Washington Dulles.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Madrid to Washington Dulles.
As of May 2025, there are 39 flights per week flying from Madrid to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Washington Dulles is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Brussels Airlines and Iberia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC five hours behind Madrid.

  • Flights from MAD to IAD start at 11:15 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:20 with Iberia. Overall, there are 16 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAD to IAD flight.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Flying into Washington DC (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Iberia.

  • United Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for MAD to IAD flights, with 88.89% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and IAD include:

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Lisbon Portela Airport

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • 278 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 313 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from MAD to IAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to IAD.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to IAD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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