Washington, D.C.

$268+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — WAS
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or November, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 February 11, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:30 pm
MAD
-
DCA
1 stop13h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 5/138:00 pm
DCA
-
MAD
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/10$481
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop19h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 3/166:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop20h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/9$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/29:10 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop23h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 3/811:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop15h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/10$483
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:20 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop26h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 4/2510:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop10h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/10$484
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:30 pm
MAD
-
DCA
1 stop13h 30m
JetBlue
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
DCA
-
MAD
1 stop17h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/9$486
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:30 pm
MAD
-
DCA
1 stop13h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 4/298:00 pm
DCA
-
MAD
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/8$487
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:30 pm
MAD
-
DCA
1 stop24h 29m
JetBlue
Wed 4/293:35 pm
DCA
-
MAD
1 stop13h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/8$488
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:30 pm
MAD
-
DCA
1 stop13h 30m
JetBlue
Sun 5/37:00 am
DCA
-
MAD
1 stop22h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/9$491
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/127:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop13h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 2/1810:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop15h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/8$494
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/147:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop13h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 3/811:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/9$500
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop13h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/1010:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop10h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/8$505
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:40 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop12h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 9/75:40 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop10h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/9$507

Find flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$481
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$268
(JetBlue)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$620

Good round-trip deal

$563 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madrid Barajas-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/23

1:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

8:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

$481

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

7:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

7:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$522

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

7:59 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$524

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops19h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

10:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$529

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops14h 55m

$531

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-4:28 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

6:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$531

MadridBaltimore

MAD - BWI

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

1:00 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

7:54 pm-5:45 am

1 stop28h 51m

$541

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

7:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$547

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

7:05 am-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/15

7:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$551

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

1:15 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

5:24 pm-5:45 am

1 stop30h 21m

$554

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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 Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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-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.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 85 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $419). Flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $674). 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.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Madrid and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 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?

Saturday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C., such as Delta, United Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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.?

    JetBlue, Delta, and British Airways can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 12h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 01m. The distance from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is about 3759 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 $477. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $488 and $513, respectively. You may be able to fly from Madrid to Washington, D.C. for 29% 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 $277 on Royal Air Maroc. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $305 and American Airlines from $387 one-way.

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

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

    Consider American Airlines (80%), Qatar Airways (80%) or Aer Lingus (80%) 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 $667, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $404. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $454 for that flight.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $419). Flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $674). 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 5 airlines flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$477Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$488Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$513Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$538Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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