Cheap flights from Madrid to Washington (MAD–IAD)
MADAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Spain
Spain
IADWashington Dulles International Airport
United States
United States
Iberia and United Airlines fly Madrid to Washington (MAD–IAD) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 6,130 km (3,810 mi).
- From
- MAD
- Madrid
- To
- IAD
- Washington
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- IB · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- €338 one-way
- Distance
- 6,130 km (3,810 mi)
- Time difference
- Washington 6 hours behind
- Most flights
- Iberia
- Time in the air
- 7h 59m · 6h 52m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 70.6%
- Flights a week
- IB ~4 · UA ~3
- Aircraft seen
- Boeing 767-400 · Airbus A321neo · Airbus A330-200
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Madrid to Washington fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €338 for November 2026 on TAP Air Portugal (1 stop).
- Oct ’26€417
- Nov ’26€338
- Dec ’26€353
- Sept ’27€395
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MAD–IAD
For Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Washington Dulles (IAD), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (€338). Set your watch 6 hours back on landing at IAD.
Madrid to Washington: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
From €338 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on TAP Air Portugal with 1 stop (found 8 October 2026).
How long is the MAD–IAD flight?
7h 59m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 48 tracked flights; IAD–MAD took 6h 52m.
Which airlines fly MAD–IAD direct?
Iberia and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly MAD–IAD?
November 2026, at €338; the dearest month found was €417.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Madrid: a MAD departure at noon is 06:00 local time in IAD.
Is MAD–IAD usually on time?
70.6% of 51 MAD–IAD flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 9.8% were over an hour late.
How many MAD–IAD flights a week?
Iberia 4 and United Airlines 3 each way.
What aircraft fly MAD–IAD?
Boeing 767-400, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A330-200.
Washington to Madrid: the return flight (IAD–MAD)
All 2 airlines also fly IAD–MAD nonstop.
The return takes 6h 52m in the air (median of 11 tracked flights), 67 minutes shorter than MAD–IAD.
Airlines flying MAD–IAD nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MAD time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iberia IB | 12:39–16:20 | full-service | oneworld | — |
| United Airlines UA | 11:26–12:20 | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying MAD–IAD nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Newark (EWR) with United Airlines: 6,130 km (3,810 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Lisbon (LIS) with
TAP Air Portugal: 6,280 km (3,900 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop. - Via Dublin (DUB) with
Aer Lingus: 6,920 km (4,300 mi) flown, 13% further than nonstop. - Via Casablanca (CMN) with
Royal Air Maroc: 7,020 km (4,360 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop. - Via Charlotte (CLT) with
American Airlines: 7,110 km (4,420 mi) flown, 16% further than nonstop.
MAD–IAD route map
More from Madrid and Washington
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from MAD, nearest to IAD first (straight-line distance):
- Philadelphia (PHL) airport guide · 216 km (134 mi) from IAD
- MAD–EWR: Newark · 341 km (212 mi) from IAD
- MAD–JFK: New York · 366 km (228 mi) from IAD
- Charlotte (CLT) airport guide · 517 km (321 mi) from IAD
- MAD–BOS: Boston · 663 km (412 mi) from IAD
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Departure
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Barajas (MAD), Madrid. In our data, 82 airlines fly nonstop from MAD to 201 destinations.
View MAD airport guide →Arrival
Washington Dulles International Airport
2 ways into Washington, fastest from 35 min:
- Metrorail Silver Line 55 min–1h 05m · $2.25–6.75
- Washington Flyer taxi 35 min–1h
Onward from Washington
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MAD, but can from IAD — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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