Los Angeles

$492+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Los Angeles

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 December 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:50 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Sun 1/253:20 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop23h 39mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9$650
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop28h 30mITA Airways
Sun 1/113:20 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop34h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 12/10$682
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 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 1/274:45 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/11$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/136:00 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop28h 30mITA Airways
Fri 1/93:20 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop34h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 12/10$729
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:50 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 45mIberia
Wed 2/183:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 20mIberia
Deal found 12/10$755
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/256:00 amMAD - LAX
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Thu 1/81:15 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/9$765
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amMAD - LAX
2 stops21h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/186:00 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/2411:00 amMAD - LAX
2 stops21h 07mDelta
Fri 1/97:45 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/9$771
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/2411:15 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Sun 1/118:45 amLAX - MAD
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/9$775

Find flight deals from Madrid to Los Angeles

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$503
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$492
(British Airways)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$799

Good round-trip deal

$1,062 or less

Good one-way deal

$723 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madrid Barajas-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

7:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$526

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

2:55 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops30h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:20 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 10m

$620

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/6

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

8:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$621

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/25

6:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

8:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$622

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/8

12:55 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

7:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$622

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

8:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$622

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$622

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/4

6:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

1:45 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$633

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/26

5:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$633

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

3:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop34h 30m

$657

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles (average of $450). Flying from Madrid to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 December 12, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Use automated kiosks at MAD for a faster check-in process, especially with Iberia. Security lines move quickly despite peak times.

LAX

Look for green signs to catch the free shuttle to the LAX-it station for rideshares and taxis after arriving at LAX.

Our travel experts
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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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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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, American Airlines, and Iberia 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.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Madrid to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles if you want to fly from Madrid to Los Angeles. At least 10 different airlines have flights from Barajas (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Los Angeles from the Madrid airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MAD to LAX to be around 12h 05m.

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

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madrid to Los Angeles in 33h. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Los Angeles is about 5828 mi.

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

    United Airlines, at $455, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include TAP AIR PORTUGAL and British Airways. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $306. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Vueling, 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 Qatar Airways (60%), Alaska Airlines (60%) and Aer Lingus (60%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $484. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles) can be booked for $513 on average, our data indicates $1,667 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles (average of $450). Flying from Madrid to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$455Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$468Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$472Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$473Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$495Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$523Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$528Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$652Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$797Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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