Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Madrid

The distance between Washington D.C. and Madrid is approximately 6,097.38 km. It takes around 7 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The cheapest month to book is August.

Cheapest one-way
$307
Air Canada Air Canada WAS-MAD 18h 50m · 1 stop Sun, Oct 4
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Cheapest round-trip
$460
Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines WAS-MAD 15h 20m · 2 stops Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
6,097.38 km
Flight distance
7h 50m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid: One way flights from $325, round trip flights from $717. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Popular airlines from Washington D.C. to Madrid

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid, including TAP Air Portugal, Jetblue Airways, and Lufthansa. American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Madrid according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid?

The average price of one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid is September, with an average price of $236; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $621.

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$236
$44
    Cheapest
  • $390
    Aug
  • $236
    Sep
  • $314
    Oct
  • $419
    Nov
  • $566
    Dec
  • $466
    Jan
  • $473
    Feb
  • $615
    Mar
  • $573
    Apr
  • $611
    May
  • $621
    Jun
  • $528
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Washington D.C. to Madrid during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid are available on Sep 8, with fares starting at $382.

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$467
$382
$297
    Cheapest
  • $552
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    Sep
  • $520
    5
  • $438
    6
  • $431
    7
  • $382
    8
  • $444
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid (WAS-MAD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers one-way fares as low as $307 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DCA to MAD on Sun, Oct 4), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $460 departing on Sun, Sep 6 and returning on Thu, Sep 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Madrid with the following airlines, including: Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 7 hours 50 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Madrid (MAD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Madrid is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Madrid. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LH9385 (18:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Madrid, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way flights priced at just $307.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Madrid travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Madrid on August 26, 2026 with TAP Air Portugal, with prices starting at $503.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Madrid, with Dulles International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (IAD-MAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD).
  • The time difference between Madrid and Washington D.C. is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Madrid is $515. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Washington D.C. to Madrid is $1,043. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Madrid, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.