Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Madrid costs roughly the same as in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles$1.75
Madrid$1.70
MealMid-priced restaurant
32%A meal in Madrid is 32% cheaper than a meal in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles$25.00
Madrid$16.98
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
28%Taxis are 28% more expensive in Madrid than in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles$3.10
Madrid$3.96
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
49%Coffee in Madrid is 49% cheaper than in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles$5.67
Madrid$2.89
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.88 EUR
1 EUR = 1.15 USD
Last checked on Sat, 04/12
Distance: 5818 miles
Los Angeles airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city center: 8 miles

Flights from Los Angeles

Los Angeles is constantly evolving even in its cultural display demonstrable in the recent opening of The Broad, a museum displaying works from prominent artists. Los Angeles International Airport is considered as one of the busiest airports in the United States due to large number of passengers using it annually.

The airport is famous for its amazing infrastructure and well-appointed terminals. Several airlines such as Air France, Iberia, American Airlines and others operate flights from Los Angeles to Madrid and some other international destinations. LAX is well organized and comfortable, making travelers feel at home. Shops and dining options, Wi-Fi connectivity and other unique features are available at the airport.

Travelling to Los Angeles airport

You need to get to the airport at least two hours before your flight to allow you to check in and avoid a last-minute rush. You can use the shuttle, Metro Rail, FlyAway bus, taxis or you can rent a car and drive yourself.

If you are leaving from Downtown L.A., Koreatown or Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Pasadena, you can opt for the Metro Rail to transport you to Union Station. From there, you can take the FlyAway bus straight to the airport. Unlike most other US cities, taxis are not usually flagged down. You will have to make a call and choose from the authorized taxi companies.

Reaching Madrid

With the city's amazing collection of delights, it is bound to overwhelm you on a first visit. However, you can easily divide your time between all the activities, from basking in the striking parks to visiting the world class museums and royal palaces.

You can go back in time to experience the thrills of the Plaza Mayor, Madrid's most famous square or you can just revel in a city that never sleeps. For the soccer lover and fan, a tour of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of the Real Madrid team will leave you amazed. At the Palacio Real, you will find one of the most magnificent palaces across Western Europe.

Getting to the city center

The Madrid–Barajas Airport is the major airport serving the city of Madrid. To get to the city center, you can use the metro, bus, train or taxi. Use metro line 8 in any of the terminals to reach Madrid Metro at the city center. The trip lasts around 15 minutes and you can transfer to metro lines 6 or 10 to go further.

There are also airport buses with only three stops: Plaza de Cibeles, the corner of O'Donnell and Doctor Esquerdo. To use the train to get to the city center, take the Metro from Terminal T4 which stops at Chamartín, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha or Príncipe Pío stations.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to Madrid

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Spain. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Los Angeles to Madrid, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Madrid is $266. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Madrid more expensive than Los Angeles to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Madrid costs about $ 3.96 USD, 28% more expensive than Los Angeles, with a fare of $ 3.10 USD,

while train tickets cost 3% less at Madrid: $ 1.70 USD versus $ 1.75 USD at Los Angeles.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 16.98 USD euros in Madrid, 32% less than the 25.00 USD euros in Los Angeles.

The price of the coffee is around 49% cheaper in Madrid, with an average of 2.89 USD, while in Los Angeles the coffee costs 5.67 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid?
The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles to Madrid are March, May and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to Madrid?
The best time of the year to visit Madrid depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Madrid from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, January and October are the months with fewer searches for Los Angeles - Madrid.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid take?
Flight length from Los Angeles to Madrid is around 11:33 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,771 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Madrid compared to Los Angeles?
While in Los Angeles the temperatures can reach an average of 36.22 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Madrid's temperatures can go up to 37.21 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.74 ºC in Madrid, compared to the 1.09 ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles. During the winter period, Los Angeles can register 12 mm precipitation, while Madrid have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and Madrid?

The main route from Los Angeles to Madrid is: Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD). The following airlines fly this route:

Iberia.

British Airways.

Vueling.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Los Angeles to Madrid are:

  • Norwegian Air Shuttle.
  • Helgoland Airlines.
  • Iberia.

Aeroflot, stopping at Moscow during at least 265 minutes.

  • Norwegian Air Shuttle, with 75 minutes of layover in Copenhagen.
  • British Airways, with 75 minutes scale in London.

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