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$482+ 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — LAX
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Los Angeles are usually found in February or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$647
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$877

Good round-trip deal

$705 or less

Good one-way deal

$683 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 June 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 6/2712:45 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1311:59 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 8/412:25 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/129:00 amLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$649
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/2312:25 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop32h 25mDelta
Mon 7/73:25 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/12$651
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Fri 6/271:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mIberia
Sun 7/135:50 pmLAX - MAD
Nonstop11h 00mIberia
Deal found 6/12$661
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/168:35 amMAD - LAX
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Thu 7/245:30 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:45 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 45mFinnair
Sun 11/239:36 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop23h 29mFinnair
Deal found 6/11$673
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 amMAD - LAX
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Sun 1/47:00 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops53h 20mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2012:30 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/137:11 amLAX - MAD
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$687
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/231:00 pmMAD - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 7/76:30 amLAX - MAD
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$690
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1212:45 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops34h 58mAir Canada
Sat 8/304:13 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops31h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$703
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:10 amMAD - LAX
2 stops38h 55mAustrian Airlines
Wed 10/13:05 pmLAX - MAD
2 stops36h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$717
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:35 pmMAD - LAX
2 stops30h 40mBrussels Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 amLAX - MAD
1 stop17h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/12$718

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 June 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/27

12:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/13

11:59 pm-6:40 am

2 stops21h 41m

$647

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/4

12:25 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

9:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 35m

$649

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/23

12:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

3:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$651

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/27

1:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/13

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$661

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/16

8:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$669

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/12

12:45 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

9:36 pm-6:05 am

1 stop23h 29m

$673

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/23

1:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

6:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

$690

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 7/15

10:50 am-8:36 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

10:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$694

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/12

12:45 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops34h 58m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:13 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 07m

$703

MadridLos Angeles

MAD - LAX

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/3

10:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

$705

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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.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
LAX

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

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

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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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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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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 67 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, 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 June 13, 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Los Angeles. 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 June 13, 2025.

The most flights from MAD to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LOT and Austrian Airlines 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
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
1,079 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

  • 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 5 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?

    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?

    United Airlines, at $647, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is priced at 17% 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 $498. However, be on the lookout for offers from Finnair and Lufthansa, 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 (81%), Qatar Airways (81%) and Alaska Airlines (81%).

  • 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 $434 on average our data indicates $1,589 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$514Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$525Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$528Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$576Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$580Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$603Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$639Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$652Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$737Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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