How long is the flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

ITA Airways, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 05m. The distance from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is about 3803 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $482. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $491 and $548, respectively. You may be able to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $316 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Royal Air Maroc from $339 and Finnair from $369 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

When deciding which route to take from Madrid to Washington, D.C. consider Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Madrid Barajas - Baltimore/Washington or Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

While on average a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is generally $792, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $509. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $477 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Consider Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (79%) or Lufthansa (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C..

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Barajas; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Madrid airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.5 mi journey to Barajas (MAD) from Madrid’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

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

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2026.

Thu 11/126:05 am -

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Deal found 10/18

$512

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Deal found 10/17

$514

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$514

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$515

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Deal found 10/15

$516

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1 stop12h 20m

Deal found 10/19

$517

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1 stop12h 20m

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$518

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1 stop14h 35m

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$519

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1 stop11h 55m

Deal found 10/19

$528

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1 stop11h 55m

Deal found 10/18

$530

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1 stop14h 55m

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$530

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1 stop26h 10m

Thu 12/36:55 pm -

1 stop19h 35m

Deal found 10/19

$535

Best flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 20, 2026.

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$524

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Deal found 10/19

$535

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1 stop12h 45m

Deal found 10/20

$539

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$545

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Deal found 10/15

$658

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Deal found 10/19

$535

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1 stop16h 15m

Deal found 10/19

$539

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Deal found 10/19

$535

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1 stop9h 17m

Deal found 10/15

$552

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Deal found 10/18

$536

Sat 2/2712:20 pm -

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Deal found 10/17

$666

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Deal found 10/16

$552

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$538

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Deal found 10/17

$555

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$715

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$540

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$563

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Deal found 10/19

$716

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Deal found 10/18

$540

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$718

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$541

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Deal found 10/18

$723

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2 stops14h 55m

Deal found 10/17

$545

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Deal found 10/15

$547

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Deal found 10/19

$549

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1 stop11h 25m

Deal found 10/19

$552

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1 stop11h 25m

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$552

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Deal found 10/19

$558

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2 stops24h 15m

Deal found 10/16

$590

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated October 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/225:55 am -

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$518

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$514

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$517

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$515

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$519

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$536

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$512

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$514

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$516

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1 stop19h 35m

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$535

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$537

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1 stop14h 55m

Deal found 10/15

$530

One-way flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 20, 2026.

Mon 11/99:10 pm -

1 stop23h 30m

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$363

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Deal found 10/15

$368

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$368

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$370

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$372

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Deal found 10/16

$373

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1 stop27h 15m

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$374

Mon 11/1610:40 pm -

3 stops46h 05m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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$376

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$377

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1 stop12h 05m

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$377

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3 stops49h 10m

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$378

Thu 12/109:10 pm -

3 stops55h 31m

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Deal found 10/15

$390

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One-way from	$363 (Booking.com)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$667
Good round-trip deal	$573 or less
Good one-way deal	$645 or less

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MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/23

12:40 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$403

MadridBaltimore

MAD Madrid Barajas - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/23

10:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$406

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/1

4:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/20

12:20 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/8

4:15 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/1

6:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/23

6:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/1

6:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/23

6:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$412

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD Madrid Barajas - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/9

9:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$413

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Thrive Travel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

*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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $554). Flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $883). 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 WAS?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $527 and $694 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $511 on SWISS (Mar 3-Mar 13).

How often are flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Madrid and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

The best insider tips for Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights

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Expert on MAD

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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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C., such as Delta,United Airlines, andTAP AIR PORTUGAL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

7.2

Good

2,383 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,242 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,650 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

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7.8

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Barajas; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Madrid airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.5 mi journey to Barajas (MAD) from Madrid’s city center.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
ITA Airways, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 05m. The distance from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is about 3803 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $482. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $491 and $548, respectively. You may be able to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $316 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Royal Air Maroc from $339 and Finnair from $369 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Madrid to Washington, D.C. consider Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Madrid Barajas - Baltimore/Washington or Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
Consider Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (79%) or Lufthansa (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
While on average a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is generally $792, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $509. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $477 for that flight.
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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $554). Flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $883). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Iberia	Cheapest$482	Average$696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$491	Average$667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$548	Average$916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$615	Average$966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $527 and $694 in March.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $511 on SWISS (Mar 3-Mar 13).

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About 14% of weekly flights between Madrid and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $527 and $694 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $511 on SWISS (Mar 3-Mar 13).