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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 01:37
• Latest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 01:42.

The flight takes about 12h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Los Angeles takes 12h 42m, 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 Madrid to Los Angeles range from £512 to £764, with an average of £639 over the past 12 months. Anything below £512 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the £639 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £406 return via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), compared with £702 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£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 Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Iberia
• American Airlines
• Aer Lingus
• British Airways

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 Madrid to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £395, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Madrid to Los Angeles route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 19m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Madrid to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £606 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £655, a difference of £49.

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 Madrid and Los Angeles.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 49m, compared to 14h 51m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 14h 53m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Los Angeles flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American 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
• Aer Lingus: 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.