Washington, D.C.

$354+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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MAD — WAS
abr. 26 — may. 31
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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 marzo 27, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/138:10 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
lun. 4/2710:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop16h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/24$534
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
lun. 4/1310:25 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop22h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom. 4/2610:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop10h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/24$538
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
vie. 4/177:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop13h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom. 4/2610:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/24$541
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/215:55 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop14h 35m
ITA Airways
mar. 4/284:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/22$542
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/227:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop18h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom. 11/2910:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop19h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/25$544
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/306:05 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop26h 25m
ITA Airways
dom. 4/124:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/26$557
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/136:05 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop26h 25m
ITA Airways
mar. 4/214:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/27$562
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/156:00 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop27h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
sáb. 4/2510:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop29h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/25$563
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
mié. 9/27:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop18h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mié. 9/910:35 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop16h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/23$564
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/166:05 pm
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop26h 25m
ITA Airways
mar. 4/214:30 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop12h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/23$566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
jue. 11/127:40 am
MAD
-
IAD
1 stop13h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
jue. 12/35:25 pm
IAD
-
MAD
1 stop10h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/25$567
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
jue. 5/710:30 am
MAD
-
BWI
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
mar. 6/239:30 pm
BWI
-
MAD
1 stop14h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 3/25$568

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 marzo 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$534
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$354
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$817 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 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. 4% potential increase in price ($33 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 March 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

mar. 4/14

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 5/6

9:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$652

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

mar. 5/26

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops17h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 6/7

8:29 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 51m

$660

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

jue. 4/30

1:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 5/7

1:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 10m

$661

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

jue. 6/18

10:25 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 7/9

10:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$664

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

jue. 4/9

7:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 4/25

8:20 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$665

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

jue. 4/16

12:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/29

12:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop15h 10m

$666

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - DCA

MADDCA

Madrid Barajas

mar. 5/26

2:35 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 6/6

7:00 am-6:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

$666

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

jue. 5/7

6:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/10

10:35 pm-12:20 am

1 stop19h 45m

$681
Quickest round-trip

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

jue. 5/7

8:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/10

6:10 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop7h 55m

$682

MadridWashington, D.C.

MAD - IAD

MADIAD

Madrid Barajas

dom. 4/19

5:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 4/25

10:05 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$687

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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 March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 69 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $320). 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 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 13% of weekly flights between Madrid and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 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 8% of flights being delayed.

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

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Lori Zaino

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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 marzo 27, 2026.
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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 0 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.?

    Delta, JetBlue, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from Madrid to Washington, D.C. in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 15m. The distance from Madrid to Washington, D.C. is about 3787 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 $305 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Royal Air Maroc from $338 and Iberia from $377 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 (85%), Qatar Airways (85%) or Aer Lingus (85%) 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 $1,363, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $364. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $516 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Washington, D.C. (average of $320). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$477Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$488Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$513Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$538Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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