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Among airlines operating Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Air Europa

Flights from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £260 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £462 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-400 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 8% 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 11% on the Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £428 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £475, a difference of £48. 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 Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 17:53
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 05:18.

The flight takes about 8h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £450. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 8h 33m, covering 3,577 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 Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £296, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

Night 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 London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 42m, compared to 11h 46m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 53m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Madrid (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £371 to £573, with an average of £450 over the past 12 months. Anything below £371 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Madrid to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• Finnair
• Virgin Atlantic

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.