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$434+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to California

MAD — LAX
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to California

Mon 11/96:00 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Thu 11/125:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/26$514
Wed 11/119:10 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Sat 11/145:10 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 10/27$518
Wed 11/410:20 am -
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Tue 11/245:10 pm -
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Deal found 10/25$520
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
1 stop21h 15m
Sun 12/279:20 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 10/27$523
Thu 11/197:40 am -
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Thu 11/265:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/27$524
Sat 12/51:00 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 12/89:20 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 10/24$525
Thu 11/197:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Tue 11/245:10 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 10/26$528
Mon 11/99:10 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Tue 11/175:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/27$529
Wed 11/189:10 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Tue 11/245:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/26$530
Thu 11/127:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Tue 11/245:10 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 10/28$535
Fri 11/206:00 pm -
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Tue 11/245:10 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 10/26$536
Fri 11/206:00 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 11/254:35 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 10/27$572

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$514
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$780

Good round-trip deal

$878 or less

Good one-way deal

$518 or less
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From Madrid Barajas to California
One-way flight from Madrid Barajas to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to California.
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MadridSan Jose

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJC San Jose

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/16

12:55 am-11:13 am

1 stop19h 18m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$464

MadridSan Jose

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJC San Jose

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/16

6:05 am-5:04 pm

2 stops19h 59m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$469

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/10

7:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$477

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/2

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops48h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$479

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/23

1:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/24

6:05 am-7:16 pm

2 stops22h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$484

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/8

10:00 am-12:39 am

1 stop23h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$494

MadridPalm Springs

MAD Madrid Barajas - PSP Palm Springs

MADPSP

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/25

1:40 pm-2:13 pm

3 stops33h 33m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$501

MadridSan Jose

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJC San Jose

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/2

1:00 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop18h 12m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$501

MadridSan Francisco

MAD Madrid Barajas - SFO San Francisco

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/24

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop35h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$506

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $576). Flying from Madrid to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $983). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madrid to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Madrid to California flights typically cost between $526 and $830 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $514 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (Nov 9-Nov 12).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to California?

The best time to book flights from Madrid to California is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown TAP AIR PORTUGAL,American Airlines, andIberia from Madrid to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Scott,Oct 2026

LIS - MIA

I don't understand why an aircraft that arrived in Lisbon at 5;19am for a 10:35 flight was immediately delayed until 11am , then 11:17 am. Also, after being on the plane and taxiing for an hour, they discovered a computer error and we had to change planes. All in all we had a 5 1/2 hour delay. The boarding process for the second plane was chaos. They herded everyone out of the boarding area behind ropes, and then didn't announce anything over the loud speaker, but had a single agent yelling Premium only. Needless to say, there was pushing, yelling and confusion. On board, I have never experienced such a lazy, lethargic crew. We were in business class. We were not offered a drink or the usual bowl of nuts. We were given lunch about an hour into the trip. the food was mediocre at best. My friend, who had preordered the pasta dish over a week ago, was told that they were out of it and she could only have octopus, which she does not eat. Meanwhile, she saw 3 other passengers get pasta that they had not preordered. Shouldn't the pre orders be given priority? For the next 6 hours, we did not see a flight attendant, until they announced that they would not be serving another meal because they were "overworked". (same crew that was on the first aborted flight). Fortunately, I had to use the restroom and noticed a basket with sandwiches and some cookies. I asked the flight attendant if I could have one, and she said "of course, these are for you". Nobody let anybody know that there was food available., and no one was offered any drinks for 6 hours. I had to get up and ask for a bottle of water. Finally, they never came around to collect trash, so I left my trash at my seat. I will do everything in my power to not have to fly TAP again. Also, I think there is a law in Europe that passengers delayed more than 3 hours are entitled to some form of compensation. I will pursue this.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to California?

    For as low as $567, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in California from Madrid in 16h 05m. The distance from Madrid to California is about 5794 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 Air France ($108), Virgin Atlantic ($323), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($354).

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

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

    Consider American Airlines (44%), Qatar Airways (44%) or Alaska Airlines (44%) 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 $554. On average you can expect to pay $867. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $419.

  • 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $576). Flying from Madrid to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $983). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$467Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$509Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$580Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$591Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$597Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$733Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$883Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$920Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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