Flights from New York to Madrid
Madrid is a natural first stop in Spain and a major connecting hub onward to the rest of Iberia and Latin America. Nonstop service from New York runs year-round, with the schedule thickening over the summer.
- Approximate nonstop time
- 7h 30m
- Distance
- 5,760 km
- Best months
- May, and September to October
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What to know before you book
- Madrid-Barajas is a large, multi-terminal airport; connections between terminals need time, particularly T4 to T4S.
- Summer heat in Madrid is severe. Shoulder-season travel is more comfortable and usually less contested.
- If Spain is a starting point rather than the destination, compare the total journey via Madrid against a direct routing to your final city.
Common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?
A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h 30m. Itineraries with a connection take longer, and the total depends on the connection time.
Which airports serve this route?
This page covers John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) in Madrid. Other airports may serve either city — check which one your itinerary actually uses before arranging ground transport.
When is the best time to fly to Madrid?
May, and September to October generally offers the best balance of weather and crowds. Airline schedules on this route can also thin outside the peak season.
Why is there no price on this page?
Because we do not hold a fare of our own to quote. Airfares change daily with availability, and a figure printed on a landing page would be out of date almost immediately. Run a search or send us the trip and you will get a current price with the fare, taxes and our service fee itemised.
