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$363 Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid

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Cheap flight deals 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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3:35 pm - 12:40 pmIAH-MAD
14h 05m1 stop
10:00 am - 5:17 pmMAD-IAH
14h 17m1 stop
$546Iberia
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Mon, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 9
3:35 pm - 5:35 pmIAH-MAD
19h 00m1 stop
11:40 am - 10:52 pmMAD-IAH
18h 12m1 stop
$548American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Wed, Nov 6
9:00 pm - 7:55 pmIAH-MAD
15h 55m1 stop
10:45 am - 8:08 pmMAD-IAH
16h 23m2 stops
$551American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Wed, Nov 6
9:00 pm - 11:20 amIAH-MAD
31h 20m1 stop
10:00 am - 10:51 pmMAD-IAH
19h 51m1 stop
$584British Airways
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Mon, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 10
6:00 pm - 8:45 amIAH-MAD
31h 45m1 stop
11:00 am - 8:28 amMAD-IAH
28h 28m1 stop
$597Delta
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Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Nov 16
12:15 pm - 9:20 amIAH-MAD
14h 05m1 stop
12:15 pm - 10:50 amMAD-IAH
29h 35m2 stops
$604United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 21
7:00 am - 9:20 amIAH-MAD
19h 20m2 stops
12:15 pm - 10:50 amMAD-IAH
29h 35m2 stops
$608United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 21
9:00 pm - 8:35 pmIAH-MAD
16h 35m1 stop
10:00 am - 10:51 pmMAD-IAH
19h 51m1 stop
$609Iberia
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 22
3:50 pm - 8:45 amIAH-MAD
33h 55m1 stop
11:00 am - 9:04 pmMAD-IAH
17h 04m1 stop
$617Delta
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Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Nov 16
3:35 pm - 12:40 pmIAH-MAD
14h 05m1 stop
10:00 am - 7:23 pmMAD-IAH
15h 23m1 stop
$618British Airways
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Mon, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 31

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

The average price of all flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Houston George Bush Airport, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 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 $749 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,635 and $1,610 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Madrid, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Lufthansa offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $534. KAYAK users also found Houston George Bush Airport to Madrid round-trip flights on Iberia from $546 and on American Airlines from $548.

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February

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December

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$363
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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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 $363 for a one-way ticket and $546 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Madrid, with Star Alliance 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 $1,088 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $920 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from IAH 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
7.5food
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The Polaris experience is top notch. From departure lounge to arrival lounge. Everything was top notch. One of the best first class experience

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

Got automatically assigned a middle seat, unless I fork out extra money for seat assigment.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Flight canceled due to weather. Rescheduled flight canceled due to maintenance. I’m stuck!

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

I don’t think the flight attendants are happy. They do not seem to be friendly or welcoming.

The absolute worst. Our flight from Madrid to Charlotte was delayed nearly 2hrs which cost us to miss our connecting flight. The only availability was to either separate my party of four (two being children) several other locations to reach our final destination. The other was drop us off at entirely different location we never intended on going. Thus resulting in us driving a rental 2 hrs to our original final destination. On top of that the flight from Madrid was uncomfortable and some staff were extremely rude.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

Flight was delayed by well over an hour. Communication was terrible.

I like the team but I don't like the food you provided with money. I want free food and free water.

An average flight experience. For our transatlantic portion, they provided a main meal and two snacks. However, the food was not very tasty and the drinks far too small and infrequent for such a long flight. The regrettable part of the flight was that the toilets were extremely filthy. I feel this is unacceptable.

Both flights were delayed. I lost my connection on the way back. No voucher or anything was givenx I had business ticket and no support to make it on time. I got to the door running 5 min after they close. Food really bad. Breakfast in business was worst that I what I remember in economy. Even though I have accumulated many miles, I don’t think Inwill keep buying Iberia. I am a frequent business traveler.

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

Late boarding. Delayed departure leading to rushed connection at Madrid Barajas. Not necessarily Iberia's fault but delay loading cargo didn't help.

Took too long to tak off but besides that it was good

They made my flight a disaster they had me pay for bags that I already paid for through Iberia airlines and the hostesses were super mean and racist they just turned my vacation to a total nightmare and disappointment in fact they even had me rethink even no to go to morroco ever again even if my whole stay at the country was so nice and fun and perfect but anything at the airport and with the airline was a disaster do not recommend will never take a flight with them

All went smoothly, no problems; friendly crew. I would have appreciated a head pillow ;)

Staff not so nice, very dirty bathrooms, things in the hallways, food was not very nice.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Madrid found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/17Wed
2 stops
39h 30mIAH-MAD
$363
6/17Mon
2 stops
40h 56mIAH-MAD
$364
5/6Mon
2 stops
56h 29mIAH-MAD
$381
5/18Sat
3 stops
56h 35mIAH-MAD
$392
5/21Tue
1 stopKLM
18h 41mIAH-MAD
$545
5/1Wed
1 stopIberia
14h 02mIAH-MAD
$580
5/1Wed
1 stopKLM
18h 40mIAH-MAD
$593
5/16Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
32h 05mIAH-MAD
$612
7/1Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
16h 05mIAH-MAD
$892
7/1Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 30mIAH-MAD
$929

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Last minute flights from George Bush Intcntl to Madrid

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Madrid that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/25Thu
multi-stop
30h 39mIAH-MAD
4/30Tue
multi-stop
36h 34mMAD-IAH
$1,186
4/25Thu
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18h 55mIAH-MAD
5/1Wed
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24h 33mMAD-IAH
$1,193
4/25Thu
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34h 20mIAH-MAD
4/30Tue
multi-stop
35h 51mMAD-IAH
$1,233
4/25Thu
multi-stop
30h 39mIAH-MAD
4/30Tue
multi-stop
30h 31mMAD-IAH
$1,278
4/25Thu
multi-stop
34h 20mIAH-MAD
4/30Tue
multi-stop
25h 05mMAD-IAH
$1,414
4/25Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
17h 50mIAH-MAD
5/23Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
16h 16mMAD-IAH
$8,557
4/25Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
17h 50mIAH-MAD
5/22Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
15h 09mMAD-IAH
$8,563
4/25Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 10mIAH-MAD
5/26Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 05mMAD-IAH
$8,849
4/26Fri
multi-stopKLM
13h 23mIAH-MAD
5/25Sat
multi-stopKLM
16h 24mMAD-IAH
$9,058
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
20h 45mIAH-MAD
5/26Sun
multi-stopDelta
19h 47mMAD-IAH
$9,091

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Houston George Bush Airport - Madrid Flights

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Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

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