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$335+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Madrid to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$482
(Iberia)

One-way from

$335
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$747

Good round-trip deal

$495 or less

Good one-way deal

$698 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:05 amMAD - LAX
2 stops19h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/285:45 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/10$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:20 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Sun 10/267:00 amLAX - MAD
1 stop16h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/9$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:35 amMAD - LAX
1 stop17h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 9/234:40 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:55 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 9/264:40 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop19h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$495
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:40 amMAD - LAX
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 9/234:40 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$496
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:40 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/64:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/9$497
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:20 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop31h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 10/174:40 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop22h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$499
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:00 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop30h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/24:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$502
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:40 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/84:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop21h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/11$503
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:05 amMAD - LAX
1 stop18h 42mAir France
Thu 10/26:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop19h 40mAir France
Deal found 9/11$504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:40 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/134:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/11$507
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 25mFinnair
Tue 9/238:00 amSJC - MAD
1 stop16h 05mFinnair
Deal found 9/11$516

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Madrid

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Jose

MAD - SJC

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

12:55 am-2:08 pm

1 stop22h 13m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

5:52 am-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$484

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

4:25 pm-12:38 am

1 stop17h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

7:10 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$488

MadridSanta Ana

MAD - SNA

MADSNA

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/12

1:00 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-7:55 am

2 stops16h 10m

$488

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/31

10:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

11:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

$489

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/28

9:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

4:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$525

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/28

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

4:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$525

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/29

7:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

4:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$526

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops22h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

12:43 am-9:15 am

3 stops23h 32m

$530

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops20h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

8:25 am-7:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

$530

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

11:15 am-3:40 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$533

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

The most flights from MAD to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Finnair, and American Airlines from Madrid to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to California?

    Located just 8.5 mi from the city center, Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Madrid.

  • How popular is this Madrid to California flight route?

    This flight path from Madrid Barajas to California was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to California?

    For as low as $488, Iberia can have you in California from Madrid in 17h 13m. The distance from Madrid to California is about 5828 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Madrid to California are Finnair ($377), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($411), and Iberia ($491).

  • What are the most popular routes from Madrid to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Madrid to California consider Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles, Madrid Barajas - Ontario or Madrid Barajas - Long Beach Municipal as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to California?

    Consider Aer Lingus (80%), American Airlines (74%) or Qatar Airways (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Madrid to California is $481. On average you can expect to pay $813. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $434.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Madrid to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$410Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$411Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$423Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$434Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$439Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$455Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$460Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$486Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$495Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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