Cheap Flights from Washington D.C. (WASA) to Madrid (MAD)

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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Madrid

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £564. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid

Washington D.C. to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

Washington D.C. to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£173
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time7 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week70

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Madrid is £395. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Madrid.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Madrid.
As of June 2026, there are 142 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid Airport on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from here.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to MAD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to MAD leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • DCA is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can book a direct Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). See if flying from IAD works better for your plans.

  • Iberia has direct flights from Washington DC to MAD departing from IAD. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.

  • On the IAD to MAD route, Iberia is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.

  • Want the most on-time carrier? Your best bet is Iberia. 83.87% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive on schedule.

  • Split up your flight from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MAD include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

  • You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to MAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • 77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • You can lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) with one or more stops leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and MAD:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

  • The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Right now, £173 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £395. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to MAD.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Washington DC to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Save money on your flight from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • When booking your Washington DC to MAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC.

More about Madrid

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are popular attractions which should be on every Madrid itinerary.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 274 kms (170 miles) northeast to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 193 kms (120 miles) west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.

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