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Flights from New York to Madrid

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD) take about 7h 42m (5,760 km). Air Europa and Iberia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $231 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Turkish Airlines Airbus jet prepares for takeoff at Madrid airport. — arriving in Madrid

Airport transfer

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Things to book in Madrid

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Airlines flying New York to Madrid

Carriers on JFK–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Europanonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen

New York to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $288 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $215. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$31427 Oct 2026 · Air Europa	$263 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$38418 Nov 2026 · Air Europa	$215 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$2882 Dec 2026 · Air Europa	—
Jan 2027	$4261 Jan 2027	$333 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$33623 Mar 2027 · Iberia	$317 · 1 stop23 Mar 2027
Aug 2027	$39114 Aug 2027	$349 · 1 stop14 Aug 2027
Sept 2027	$33520 Sept 2027 · Iberia	$326 · 1 stop27 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $215 in November 2026, against $288 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Madrid

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 7h 42m, covering 5,760 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is New York from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 5,760 km (3,579 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from New York to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–MAD route include Air Europa and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from New York to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–MAD was $231 USD with Air Europa (nonstop), departing 23 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $215 one-way, against $349 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from New York to Madrid?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $221 with one stop against $231 nonstop, a saving of $10. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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