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Norwegian flights are not only the fastest, but often the cheapest ones to Madrid. Even if other companies with stopovers in different European cities offer cheaper prices, those journeys usually involve adding at least four or five hours to your travel time, so take that into consideration if you’d rather save time than money.

There are different airlines offering daily flights from LAX to MAD, but Norwegian Airlines is the only company currently offering non-stop flights between the two cities. Alternatively, other airlines also fly to major European cities, such as London and Paris, where you can do a layover before continuing to MAD.

Madrid Airport offers its own guest room service, the Air Rooms, which are located on the level -1 of Terminal 4. Passengers may stay overnight or even just for a few hours, depending on their needs. Because the Air Rooms are in the public area of the terminal, arriving passengers have to go through Immigration and Customs first. There are options for single or double bed rooms, and private bathrooms and showers are included as well.

Passengers arriving on flights from LAX to MAD who wish to head to the city center have different transport options to choose from. The metro’s Line 8 has two stops at MAD airport (“Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3” and “Aeropuerto T4”), and the local train network service, "Cercanías," has two different lines (C1 and C10) that also connect the city with Terminal 4. The bus line 203 offers a direct connection from the airport to Madrid’s Atocha train station, and it stops outside Terminal 1. Otherwise, travelers can also get a taxi or event rent a car from the different onsite agencies.

Active US military personnel and their families can relax at the USO lounge found between Terminals 1 and 2. Buy a lounge permit or pay at the door to be allowed entry at the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Airside or the Centurion Lounge on Level 2, Airside. If you have an American Airlines ticket, you may access the American Airlines Admirals Club on the Concourse Level of Terminal 6. Refresh yourself with a shower or catch up with the latest news at any of these lounges.

In addition to ADA-accessible shuttles with low roofs, the airport has ramps for wheelchair users. Additionally, all parking facilities at the airport include designated handicapped parking spaces near elevators. Each terminal at the airport has TDD phones and Terminal 2 on the Departure Level has wheelchair-accessible washrooms. Remember to inform your airline if you require any special assistance as you book your ticket.

Visit the medical centers at the Arrival Halls of Terminals 2 and 4 if you are feeling unwell after your flight from Los Angles to Madrid. Pharmacy services are also offered at Terminal 1, Landside, and Terminal 2 Landside. For surgical and medical emergencies, the airport is also connected to the Ramon y Cajal University Hospital.

If you want a relaxed place to contemplate and pray in MAD, do so at either Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Chapel on the second floor of Terminal 1, Nuestra Senora de Loreto Chapel on the first floor of Terminal 1, or Chapel of Santiago on the second floor of Terminal 1. You will also find a mosque and an oratory on the second floor of Terminal 1.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Iberia operates flights between Los Angeles and Madrid.

Flights from Los Angeles to Madrid usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $516 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $957 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Los Angeles to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $683 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $883, a difference of $200. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Madrid route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 32 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Madrid flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Madrid takes 11h 02m, covering 5,828 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 4:52 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 6:17 am.

The flight takes about 11h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $772. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $356, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Madrid flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 41m, compared with 14h 14m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 15h 00m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Madrid range from $576 to $1,085, with an average of $772 over the past 12 months. Anything below $576 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Madrid flights:

• • Iberia
• • British Airways
• • American Airlines
• • Finnair