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$278 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$523
Typical prices: $596-$802
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 8/18Wed 11/18
IAH - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$266
Typical prices: $389-$590
British Airways
Tue 8/4
IAH - MAD • 1 stop
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Shortest trip • 12h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid (IAH-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:55 pm - 9:55 am
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MAD
14h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 6:59 pm
MAD
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IAH
14h 44m
1 stop
$523Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
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12:55 pm - 9:55 am
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MAD
14h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 9:10 pm
MAD
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IAH
16h 55m
1 stop
$525Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:30 pm - 12:15 pm
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MAD
33h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 6:59 pm
MAD
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IAH
14h 44m
1 stop
$530Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:47 am - 5:30 am
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MAD
12h 43m
1 stop
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12:50 pm - 11:32 pm
MAD
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IAH
17h 42m
2 stops
$541Iberia
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:47 am - 5:30 am
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MAD
12h 43m
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12:50 pm - 11:32 pm
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IAH
17h 42m
2 stops
$543Iberia
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:47 am - 5:30 am
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MAD
12h 43m
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10:35 am - 9:57 pm
MAD
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IAH
18h 22m
2 stops
$546Iberia
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:59 pm - 12:15 pm
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MAD
12h 16m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:45 pm - 7:33 pm
MAD
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IAH
13h 48m
1 stop
$553Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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9:05 pm - 4:55 pm
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MAD
36h 50m
1 stop
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7:40 am - 12:45 pm
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IAH
36h 05m
1 stop
$585Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 17
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9:05 pm - 4:55 pm
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MAD
36h 50m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 7:10 pm
MAD
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IAH
31h 45m
1 stop
$588Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:05 pm - 10:25 am
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MAD
30h 20m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 7:10 pm
MAD
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31h 45m
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$589Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid is January, where tickets cost $516 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,063 and $897 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid flights

  • Are there rental cars at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    Yes, there are rental cars at the airport. There is a car rental counter located next to the parking garage for your convenience. You may choose from a variety of rental outlets in MAD, including Budget and Avis.

  • What is the best mode of transport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    The airport suggests Super Shuttle for shared-ride and non-stop shuttles to and from IAH. Although prior bookings are advised, travelers may also purchase tickets upon arrival at one of the ticket desks situated in the baggage claim area of Terminals A, B, and C and the Terminal E arrivals area.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    Three airline alliances provide service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and Madrid: SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld. Of these, oneworld is the one that is used the most often for this route. These airlines do not offer direct flights to Madrid from IAH, so you have to make at least one stop in cities like Dallas (DFW).

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?

    When departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, it is possible to make arrangements in advance for special assistance to help you get through security and to your gate. Restrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are provided at the airport, which also offers supplemental assistance to passengers who may have a disability that is not readily apparent. Accessibility services are also available at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. These services include wheelchairs and toilets that have been modified to accommodate passengers with special needs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid was $278 for a one-way ticket and $523 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Madrid?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Madrid from Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Madrid from Houston George Bush Airport?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Madrid, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Madrid are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $757 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $639 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and MAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid

  • You have the option of staying at one of the hotels close to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) terminals if you do not want to miss your departure in the morning. You can choose, for example, The Houston Airport Marriott.
  • Parking spaces designated specifically for travelers with disabilities are located on each level of the official George Bush Intercontinental Airport parking lots, including Ecopark. Shuttle buses accessible for passengers using wheelchairs are also available to take passengers to and from parking areas that are not part of the terminal complex.
  • Each terminal at Houston George Bush International Airport as well as the parking garages have free Wi-Fi access accessible to passengers. To establish a connection, from the list of available connections, choose "Free Airport WIFI," read and accept the terms and conditions, and then click "Connect." Every terminal at IAH has its own assortment of charging stations, some of which provide the additional service of quick charging for a nominal additional price.
  • While waiting for your flight from IAH, you may use the childcare facilities if you have toddlers. In addition to comfortable chairs, the Breastfeeding Lounge has a changing table, microwave, crib, play area (for children up to six years old), and more. In the boarding areas of all terminals, complimentary strollers are provided for use at the IAH Airport.
  • At IAH, ATMs are spread out throughout all terminals, with the majority of them located on Level 2, while currency exchange kiosks are located at Terminals B, C, D, and E.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8288 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

10.0 ExcellentDebra, Mar 2026
PBI - ATL
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Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

With Aeromexico it ended up good but with Delta it was bad because we did everything through Delta... Showed up at the Delta terminal... It was the wrong place! Nothing ever told us to go to the Aeromexico terminal. It said "in partnership with Aeromexico" but I was never instructed to check in with them or go to their terminal. We had to haul @$$ running through the airport and almost didn't make it thanks to this poor communication. 👎🏽

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Awful. They didn't even show concern that her connecting flight( Dallas to Mardrid) was gone/missing. I don't understand how that is even possible. Rudest answer from one of the crew was that American Airlines sold the tickets to somebody else. My daughter was not in the list.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

The pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

It was fine, older plane with limited entertainment, otherwise fine.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Bad experience. The seat room are very tight. The food is not good and the breakfast has no hot drink.

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

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