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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 5:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 6:25 am.

The flight takes about 11h 10m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Madrid takes 11h 10m, covering 15,094 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Madrid range from C$ 862 to C$ 1,594, with an average of C$ 1,151 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 862 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 1,151 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 740 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to C$ 1,398 for direct.

Iberia is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 71–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• Iberia
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 516, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 44 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Madrid route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 34m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 42% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,026 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,295, a difference of C$ 268.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Iberia operates flights between Los Angeles and Madrid.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 59m, compared with 15h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 15h 20m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.