NYC → MAD

Cheap Flights from New York to Madrid

Madrid, Spain · 3,590 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

7h 40m nonstop From $197 3,590 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Oct 20 · prices update daily.

$197

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$590

Average fare

one-way

7h 40m

Nonstop time

3,590 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$526

What cheap flights to Madrid actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Madrid range from about $526 in January to roughly $732 in October — a $206 swing, or about 34% around the $600 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are March, April, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Madrid

$526

Jan

$565

Feb

$732

Mar

$732

Apr

$526

May

$565

Jun

$601

Jul

$565

Aug

$526

Sep

$732

Oct

$565

Nov

$565

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $590 historical average and its peak-demand months (Mar, Apr, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Madrid, Spain

Madrid is Spain's grand, high-energy capital of world-class art, leafy plazas, and late-night dining. Mild spring and autumn are ideal for its parks and terraces.

Flights from New York to Madrid-Barajas are commonly nonstop and take a little under eight hours. Iberia anchors the route alongside Air Europa, American, Delta and United, with departures from both JFK and Newark. Shoulder months like March, April and October usually offer softer fares and comfortable temperatures before the summer heat sets in. As a Schengen destination, Spain requires a passport valid for your whole trip, and the six-hour time gap makes the overnight eastbound flight the norm. Since carrier mix and pricing differ between New York's two main airports, run a quick JFK-versus-EWR comparison first.

Top things to do in Madrid:

•Prado & Reina Sofía museums
•Retiro Park & Gran Vía
•Late-night tapas in La Latina

Which NYC airport for Madrid?

Madrid is 3,590 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Madrid

1Book roughly 3-5 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 3,590-mile long-haul route like Madrid, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $526) and avoid October (around $732) if your dates can move.
4Flights to Madrid are eastbound overnights that land in the morning. A departure timed to land mid-morning local costs the same as one landing at dawn and saves you a wasted first day.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in Madrid?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in Madrid from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Staying connected in Madrid?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

Had a flight delayed or cancelled to or from Madrid? You may be owed money

If a flight was delayed 3+ hours, overbooked, or cancelled — even on a trip from the past few years — you could be entitled to up to €600 per passenger. It takes a minute to check, and there's no fee unless you're paid.

Check your compensation

FAQ: flights from NYC to Madrid

One-way fares to Madrid average about $590, with the cheapest tickets landing near $401 and round trips typically running $1180-$1475. Across the year our modelled fares move between $526 in January and $732 in October, averaging $600. That makes Madrid the 14th cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 3-5 months ahead. Madrid is 3,590 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $732 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $526 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $732. Peak season for this route is March, April, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 7h 40m covering 3,590 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $590 one-way over 3,590 miles, Madrid works out to 16.4¢ per mile — a premium per mile compared with similar-length routes, cheaper per mile than 36% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 14th cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

Madrid is Spain's grand, high-energy capital of world-class art, leafy plazas, and late-night dining. Mild spring and autumn are ideal for its parks and terraces. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Prado & Reina Sofía museums, Retiro Park & Gran Vía, Late-night tapas in La Latina.