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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.

Only Iberia operates flights between Los Angeles and Madrid.

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £381 return via Miami (MIA), compared with £706 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£74 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 Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 43% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Los Angeles to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £504 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £652, a difference of £148. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 32 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Madrid flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:50 and lands at 04:54
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 06:19.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £570. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Madrid takes 11h 04m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £280, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 00m, compared to 15h 11m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from Los Angeles to Madrid range from £425 to £801, with an average of £570 over the past 12 months. Anything below £425 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Iberia
• • British Airways
• • American Airlines
• • Finnair