Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
11 hours 14 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start at 12:35 — the first with Iberia. The last flight of the day is the 19:05 service with Iberia. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly services from LAX to MAD.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is simple with Iberia. This popular airline has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
To break up your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the LAX - MAD route include:
London Heathrow Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Spain. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from LAX to MAD, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is Rs70,915. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs111,778. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from LAX to MAD.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The journey from central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 37 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from LAX to MAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LAX to MAD, have a look at our range of accommodation options including:
El Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Madrid to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza Mayor.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Madrid.
