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

British Airways, ITA Airways, and Delta can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 16h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 53m. 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 $491 and $615, 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 $307 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 $782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $391. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $461 for that flight.

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

Consider American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%) or Aer Lingus (82%) 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 7 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 September 22, 2026.

Wed 11/1110:40 am -

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Tue 1/126:55 pm -

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Deal found 9/22

$485

Mon 12/2812:40 pm -

1 stop34h 53m

Tue 1/1211:03 am -

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Deal found 9/22

$517

Thu 11/51:00 pm -

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Thu 11/121:30 pm -

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Deal found 9/18

$522

Wed 10/2112:40 pm -

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Thu 10/291:34 pm -

1 stop11h 11m

Deal found 9/22

$523

Thu 10/110:25 am -

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Deal found 9/21

$524

Fri 11/1310:55 am -

1 stop14h 28m

Mon 11/233:50 pm -

1 stop11h 35m

Deal found 9/22

$533

Fri 10/231:35 pm -

1 stop16h 24m

Tue 10/275:45 pm -

1 stop10h 05m

Deal found 9/22

$534

Sat 12/261:15 pm -

1 stop15h 01m

Wed 1/132:55 pm -

1 stop11h 55m

Deal found 9/22

$535

Mon 11/1612:40 pm -

Nonstop9h 40m

Sun 11/291:24 pm -

1 stop10h 21m

Deal found 9/22

$535

Sat 11/76:00 pm -

1 stop26h 30m

Sun 11/154:30 pm -

1 stop18h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$536

Sat 11/71:00 pm -

1 stop12h 05m

Mon 11/231:27 pm -

1 stop10h 18m

Deal found 9/21

$537

Wed 9/236:05 pm -

1 stop26h 25m

Tue 10/204:30 pm -

1 stop12h 15m

Deal found 9/21

$537

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 September 22, 2026.

Thu 11/51:00 pm -

1 stop14h 20m

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1 stop27h 38m

Deal found 9/22

$523

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1 stop18h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$536

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1 stop14h 04m

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1 stop10h 56m

Deal found 9/21

$549

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1 stop13h 35m

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1 stop24h 05m

Deal found 9/20

$592

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Deal found 9/18

$619

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2 stops17h 15m

Deal found 9/22

$634

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Sat 1/165:45 pm -

2 stops19h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$717

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1 stop15h 50m

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Deal found 9/19

$717

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2 stops16h 20m

Deal found 9/22

$720

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1 stop13h 56m

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Deal found 9/21

$738

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1 stop12h 05m

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Deal found 9/22

$541

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1 stop11h 20m

Deal found 9/22

$562

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Tue 11/1012:35 pm -

2 stops14h 35m

Deal found 9/17

$622

Tue 10/612:40 pm -

1 stop16h 30m

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1 stop10h 08m

Deal found 9/19

$564

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2 stops15h 00m

Deal found 9/17

$622

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Deal found 9/20

$625

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Deal found 9/18

$581

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Deal found 9/22

$625

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1 stop11h 55m

Deal found 9/22

$596

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2 stops17h 25m

Deal found 9/20

$625

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1 stop16h 15m

Deal found 9/18

$617

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2 stops15h 50m

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Deal found 9/21

$629

Mon 11/161:05 pm -

2 stops16h 36m

Wed 12/211:05 am -

1 stop14h 15m

Deal found 9/22

$629

Thu 12/1710:40 am -

2 stops19h 19m

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2 stops16h 41m

Deal found 9/18

$659

Thu 11/266:05 am -

2 stops16h 44m

Mon 12/712:18 pm -

2 stops15h 27m

Deal found 9/20

$631

Thu 12/1710:40 am -

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2 stops16h 41m

Deal found 9/18

$659

Thu 10/221:05 pm -

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2 stops14h 58m

Deal found 9/19

$729

Thu 10/222:35 pm -

1 stop14h 23m

Mon 10/268:12 am -

2 stops18h 08m

Deal found 9/19

$738

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 9/236:05 pm -

1 stop26h 25m

Tue 10/204:30 pm -

1 stop12h 15m

Deal found 9/21

$537

Tue 9/295:30 pm -

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1 stop12h 57m

Deal found 9/21

$538

Thu 10/110:25 am -

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1 stop13h 52m

Deal found 9/21

$524

Thu 10/13:40 pm -

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1 stop10h 07m

Deal found 9/22

$541

Thu 10/110:25 am -

1 stop18h 26m

Thu 10/159:15 am -

1 stop14h 15m

Deal found 9/22

$546

Tue 10/2012:20 pm -

1 stop25h 43m

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1 stop10h 05m

Deal found 9/22

$541

Tue 10/201:50 pm -

1 stop13h 50m

Tue 10/272:45 pm -

1 stop14h 25m

Deal found 9/22

$546

Wed 10/2112:40 pm -

1 stop15h 37m

Sun 11/18:07 pm -

1 stop27h 38m

Deal found 9/22

$523

Thu 10/2212:40 pm -

1 stop15h 37m

Mon 10/261:34 pm -

1 stop11h 11m

Deal found 9/19

$543

Fri 10/231:35 pm -

1 stop16h 24m

Tue 10/275:45 pm -

1 stop10h 05m

Deal found 9/22

$534

Fri 10/2312:40 pm -

1 stop15h 37m

Wed 10/281:34 pm -

1 stop11h 11m

Deal found 9/18

$540

Thu 10/291:15 pm -

1 stop13h 44m

Tue 11/38:25 am -

1 stop15h 20m

Deal found 9/22

$542

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 September 22, 2026.

Thu 12/177:05 pm -

1 stop30h 00m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$368

Wed 12/161:00 pm -

1 stop12h 05m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/18

$369

Tue 12/157:05 pm -

1 stop30h 00m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/21

$370

Mon 1/116:00 pm -

1 stop26h 40m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/17

$372

Tue 12/16:00 pm -

1 stop32h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/19

$376

Mon 11/96:00 pm -

1 stop26h 40m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/21

$381

Fri 12/259:10 pm -

1 stop24h 05m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/18

$382

Fri 12/1812:10 pm -

1 stop14h 20m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$389

Sun 11/86:00 pm -

1 stop27h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$391

Thu 12/1012:00 pm -

1 stop13h 59m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$404

Thu 12/1010:40 am -

1 stop12h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$407

Wed 1/206:05 am -

2 stops19h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$409

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

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Round-trip from	$466 (British Airways)
One-way from	$368 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$695
Good round-trip deal	$598 or less
Good one-way deal	$511 or less

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MadridBaltimore

MAD Madrid Barajas - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/20

6:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

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

6:05 am-7:12 pm

2 stops19h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/26

6:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$417

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/9

6:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/10

7:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$430

MadridBaltimore

MAD Madrid Barajas - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MADBWI

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/31

6:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$433

Quickest round-trip

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/1

12:40 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$441

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

Sun 12/6

1:05 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/1

6:05 am-5:33 pm

2 stops17h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

MadridWashington, D.C.

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

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/2

6:05 am-5:33 pm

2 stops17h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

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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 September.

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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.
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.

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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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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 $560). 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.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from MAD to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 $594 and $902 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $466 on British Airways (Jan 14-Jan 18).

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 186 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 Thursday 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 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 88 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

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

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Lori Zaino

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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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.

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

8,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,594 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,230 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

7.2

Good

2,378 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,249 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

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7.8

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4.0

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Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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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 7 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, ITA Airways, and Delta can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 16h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 53m. 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 $491 and $615, 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 $307 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 American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%) or Aer Lingus (82%) 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 $782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $391. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $461 for that flight.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C.?
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Iberia	Cheapest$477	Average$696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$491	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
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United Airlines	Cheapest$716	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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The most flights from MAD to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 $594 and $902 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $466 on British Airways (Jan 14-Jan 18).

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 186 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.

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 Thursday 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 9% of flights being delayed.

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Booking 88 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.

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Madrid to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $594 and $902 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $466 on British Airways (Jan 14-Jan 18).