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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 05:25
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 06:25.

The flight takes about 11h 10m.

Only Premium Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Madrid takes 11h 10m, covering 5,828 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Madrid range from £461 to £853, with an average of £616 over the past 12 months. Anything below £461 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £616 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £396 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £748 for direct.

Iberia is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• Iberia
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £269, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Madrid route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 34m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 42% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £549 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £693, a difference of £143.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Iberia operates flights between Los Angeles and Madrid.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 59m, compared to 15h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 15h 20m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.