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

British Airways and Delta can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 12h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 28% 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 $278 on Royal Air Maroc. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $305 and American Airlines from $387 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 $921, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $407. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $447 for that flight.

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

Consider American Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (84%) or Aer Lingus (84%) 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 United Airlines, Iberia or TAP AIR PORTUGAL as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Madrid-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.

$331+ Flights from Madrid, Spain to Washington, D.C.

Q: 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 $646 and $1,068 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $547 on British Airways (Jan 22-Feb 5).

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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 December 23, 2025.

Wed 12/246:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop27h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 12/3110:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/23

$612

Sun 12/287:40 amMAD - IAD

1 stop19h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 12/3110:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop12h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/21

$739

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - BWI

2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/810:05 amBWI - MAD

2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$742

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - DCA

1 stop14h 17mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/83:15 pmDCA - MAD

1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$742

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - DCA

1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/712:59 pmDCA - MAD

2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$747

Tue 12/236:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 12/295:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop24h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/21

$770

Wed 12/246:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/3110:30 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$782

Mon 12/2210:20 amMAD - IAD

1 stop34h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun 1/410:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop29h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/21

$783

Mon 12/296:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Tue 1/612:23 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops20h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$804

Sat 12/279:10 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop29h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue 12/305:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop10h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/21

$806

Tue 12/236:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu 1/85:30 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop10h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/21

$807

Mon 12/296:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/66:50 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$808

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 December 23, 2025.

Thu 1/2912:00 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 2/58:35 pmBWI - MAD

1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$550

Thu 1/296:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Thu 2/56:50 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop10h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$552

Wed 2/47:05 amMAD - BWI

2 stops18h 02mKLM

Wed 2/113:39 pmBWI - MAD

2 stops16h 01mKLM

Deal found 12/21

$563

Thu 1/2210:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop18h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 2/511:11 amDCA - MAD

1 stop14h 49mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/21

$566

Mon 1/1210:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/257:30 pmDCA - MAD

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$568

Thu 1/296:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/310:28 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops27h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$573

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - DCA

2 stops15h 33mAir Canada

Thu 2/511:05 amDCA - MAD

1 stop14h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 12/23

$578

Thu 2/56:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Wed 2/1812:24 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops14h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$552

Thu 1/2212:40 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop14h 38mBritish Airways

Thu 2/58:35 pmBWI - MAD

1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$553

Mon 1/1910:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop18h 48mKLM

Mon 1/261:40 pmDCA - MAD

1 stop13h 35mKLM

Deal found 12/22

$566

Thu 1/2210:00 amMAD - IAD

2 stops16h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 2/56:00 amIAD - MAD

2 stops20h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/21

$566

Thu 2/511:15 amMAD - BWI

2 stops32h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/910:05 amBWI - MAD

2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$590

Tue 1/136:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Mon 1/1912:23 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops20h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$552

Thu 1/2211:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop12h 08mBritish Airways

Thu 2/51:44 pmDCA - MAD

1 stop10h 01mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/21

$566

Mon 2/210:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop18h 58mKLM

Mon 2/166:00 amDCA - MAD

1 stop20h 00mKLM

Deal found 12/22

$568

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - BWI

3 stops21h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:05 amBWI - MAD

2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$591

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Tue 1/276:50 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop10h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$552

Thu 2/56:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Wed 2/183:39 pmBWI - MAD

2 stops20h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$558

Thu 1/2211:00 amMAD - DCA

2 stops17h 48mDelta

Thu 2/55:00 pmDCA - MAD

2 stops16h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$558

Tue 1/2011:00 amMAD - DCA

2 stops17h 48mDelta

Tue 1/2712:55 pmDCA - MAD

2 stops16h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$558

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops16h 38mDelta

Tue 1/273:38 pmBWI - MAD

2 stops17h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$560

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Thu 2/57:22 amBWI - MAD

2 stops18h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$562

Mon 1/1910:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop12h 29mDelta

Mon 1/265:00 pmDCA - MAD

2 stops16h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$562

Wed 2/46:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Wed 2/113:39 pmBWI - MAD

2 stops18h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$564

Wed 2/410:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop12h 35mDelta

Wed 2/1112:23 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops15h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$564

Sat 2/216:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Tue 3/35:13 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops16h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$570

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/121:05 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop33h 00mKLM

Sun 1/257:49 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop30h 11mKLM

Deal found 12/21

$562

Wed 1/146:00 amMAD - IAD

2 stops19h 09mDelta

Mon 1/196:50 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop14h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$558

Thu 1/1511:00 amMAD - IAD

2 stops18h 06mDelta

Wed 1/2812:23 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops20h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$560

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops16h 38mDelta

Tue 1/273:38 pmBWI - MAD

2 stops17h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$560

Tue 1/2011:00 amMAD - DCA

1 stop17h 03mFinnair

Tue 1/275:45 pmDCA - MAD

1 stop9h 05mFinnair

Deal found 12/22

$563

Thu 1/2212:50 pmMAD - IAD

Nonstop9h 40mBritish Airways

Thu 2/59:45 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/21

$547

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - IAD

1 stop16h 05mDelta

Thu 2/512:32 pmIAD - MAD

2 stops16h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$552

Thu 1/2212:40 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop14h 38mBritish Airways

Thu 2/58:35 pmBWI - MAD

1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$553

Thu 1/2211:00 amMAD - DCA

2 stops17h 48mDelta

Thu 2/55:00 pmDCA - MAD

2 stops16h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$558

Thu 1/2212:50 pmMAD - IAD

Nonstop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/51:08 pmIAD - MAD

1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$561

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - BWI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Thu 2/57:22 amBWI - MAD

2 stops18h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$562

Thu 1/2912:00 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 2/58:35 pmBWI - MAD

1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$550

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 December 23, 2025.

Tue 2/1012:50 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$331

Fri 1/307:35 amMAD - BWI

2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$348

Sat 5/3010:25 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop22h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/23

$353

Sun 2/110:05 pmMAD - BWI

2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$358

Wed 1/285:40 pmMAD - BWI

2 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$360

Sun 2/11:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop11h 45mRoyal Air Maroc

Deal found 12/21

$365

Wed 6/312:20 pmMAD - IAD

Nonstop9h 10mFinnair

Deal found 12/22

$368

Thu 1/297:35 amMAD - BWI

2 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$369

Fri 3/271:00 pmMAD - IAD

1 stop11h 45mRoyal Air Maroc

Deal found 12/22

$369

Sat 2/211:00 pmMAD - DCA

1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$370

Sat 2/211:00 pmMAD - BWI

1 stop17h 07mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$371

Mon 4/1312:20 pmMAD - IAD

Nonstop9h 10mFinnair

Deal found 12/22

$372

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

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$547 (Expedia)
One-way from	$331 (Booking.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$762
Good round-trip deal	$708 or less
Good one-way deal	$679 or less

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridBaltimore

MAD - BWI

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/29

12:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

8:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$550

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/5

6:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

$552

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

12:24 pm-9:10 am

2 stops14h 46m

$552

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

12:23 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$552

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

6:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

$552

MadridBaltimore

MAD - BWI

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/22

12:40 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop14h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

8:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$553

MadridBaltimore

MAD - BWI

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops19h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

3:39 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$558

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/22

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/5

5:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$558

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/27

12:55 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 35m

$558

MadridBaltimore

MAD - BWI

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/27

3:38 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$560

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-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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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.?

Booking 67 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $327). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to WAS?

It’s typically best to fly out from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Madrid and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Madrid to Washington, D.C. trip

Airports

MAD

MAD offers automated kiosks for check-in, speeding up the process. Security lines move quickly, even during peak times.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to Washington, D.C. in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective travel option.

Our travel experts

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Expert on MAD

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

7.2

Good

2,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,056 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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6.8

Okay

7,649 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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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 2 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.?
British Airways and Delta can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 12h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 28% 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 $278 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.?
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 American Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (84%) or Aer Lingus (84%) 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 $921, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $407. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $447 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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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..
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $327). 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 4 airlines flying from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Iberia	Cheapest$477	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$488	Average$727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lufthansa	Cheapest$513	Average$763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$552	Average$905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$331+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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