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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 23:36
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 07:11.

The flight takes about 7h 16m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York to Madrid takes 7h 16m, covering 3,584 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 New York to Madrid range from £377 to £636, with an average of £499 over the past 12 months. Anything below £377 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £499 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £252 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £511 for direct.

Air Europa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Madrid flights are:

• Air Europa: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Iberia: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Madrid flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Madrid flights:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• American Airlines
• Delta

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 New York to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £251, which is 24% 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 New York to Madrid may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 New York to Madrid route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 55m.

One-stop flights from New York to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 61% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from New York to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £469 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £556, a difference of £87.

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

5 airlines operate flights between New York and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• United Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Air Europa

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 27m, compared to 11h 55m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 12h 18m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Madrid is 5 hours ahead of New York (Central European Time vs Eastern 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 New York to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: 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.