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$399+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — LAX
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$399
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$769

Good round-trip deal

$676 or less

Good one-way deal

$724 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mFinnair
Thu 5/225:50 pmLAX - MAD
Nonstop11h 00mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$641
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mIberia
Wed 5/215:50 pmLAX - MAD
Nonstop11h 00mIberia
Deal found 4/28$646
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/215:50 pmLAX - MAD
Nonstop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$648
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:55 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop36h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/298:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop35h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$658
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:20 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/87:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$661
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:20 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop31h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 9/214:40 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/29$667
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:35 amMAD - LAX
1 stop34h 40mITA Airways
Tue 5/63:15 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop16h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$676
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/246:00 amMAD - LAX
1 stop17h 50mDelta
Tue 9/308:40 amLAX - MAD
2 stops17h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/29$699
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:25 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Wed 10/229:30 amLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/28$702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:30 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops31h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1910:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$718
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 5/198:05 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$728
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2712:45 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops30h 56mAir Canada
Tue 6/38:05 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$747

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Los Angeles 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/23

1:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$650

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/13

4:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop16h 28m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$654

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

12:25 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop16h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$655

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

12:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$658

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/4

4:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

7:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$661

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

4:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

4:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$667

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/12

6:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

3:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$679

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

8:40 am-11:20 am

2 stops17h 40m

$699

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/6

8:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

$702

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/18

12:30 pm-10:34 am

2 stops31h 04m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

10:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$718

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Madrid to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Madrid to Los Angeles trip
Airports
MAD

For priority security, consider Fast Track at MAD, available for purchase or with certain airline statuses, to save time during peak hours.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
LAX

Use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshares. Look for green signs directing you to free shuttles from terminals to the LAX-it station.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

US-born but now based in Spain, Lori's visited 60 countries---and written about them for publications like CNN, Forbes, The Points Guy, NBC, and TripAdvisor. She loves combining affordable adventures with luxury travel experiences and feels equally at home salsa dancing in Colombia, sipping wine in a French castle, or backpacking through Malaysia.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Los Angeles

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Madrid to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 60% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LOT and Finnair from Madrid to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Madrid to Los Angeles flight route?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Finnair, at $641, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and American Airlines. Finnair is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $469. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Madrid to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Los Angeles are American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%) and Alaska Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $627. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles) can be booked for $586 on average our data indicates $1,009 when flying from Madrid to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Los Angeles. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$455Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$514Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$525Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$528Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$575Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$586Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$588Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$590Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$596Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$639Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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