New York JFK to Madrid Barajas
3580 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 36m with 12 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Madrid Barajas (MAD). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $460 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $460). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Madrid
Madrid Barajas is the largest airport in Spain and Iberia's main hub, 12 km northeast of the city. Metro Line 8 reaches Nuevos Ministerios in 16 minutes for €5. Iberia, American, Delta and United operate the US-Madrid corridor. Madrid is one of the cheapest European long-haul destinations from the US East Coast; January and February deliver the best fares year-round.
Who flies JFK to MAD?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 7h 36m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 7h 36m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 7h 36m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 7h 36m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 7h 36m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 7h 36m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 7h 36m | Economy |
12 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→MAD
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to Madrid FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) take approximately 7h 36m for the 3580-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $412. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
12 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Madrid Barajas (MAD): Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 7 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the primary international airport for Madrid. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.