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Cheapest round-trip
$799
Typical prices: $801-$1,089
Iberia
Sat 10/27Fri 12/14
MEX - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$807
Typical prices: $809-$1,135
Iberia
Sat 12/8Sun 12/23
MEX - MAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Iberia and Aeromexico. Average duration is 10h 37m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $780 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Madrid (MEX-MAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Mexico City to Madrid

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Dec 14
Iberia Logo
11:40 am - 9:00 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
14h 20m1 stop Miami
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12:35 pm - 9:06 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
15h 31m1 stop Miami
$799Iberia
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:45 am - 5:50 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
17h 05m1 stop Miami
Iberia Logo
12:35 pm - 9:06 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
15h 31m1 stop Miami
$799Iberia
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 6:30 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 35mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 8:15 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
34h 45m1 stop Miami
$804Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:50 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 35mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 6:36 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
34h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$808Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 14
British Airways Logo
12:50 pm - 6:00 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 10mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 10:10 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 20mnonstop
$814British Airways
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 15
British Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 1:50 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 20mnonstop
British Airways Logo
4:50 pm - 10:10 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 20mnonstop
$814British Airways
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 22
Aeromexico Logo
10:00 pm - 3:40 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 40mnonstop
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10:30 am - 4:05 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 35mnonstop
$825Aeromexico
Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 25
Aeromexico Logo
5:55 pm - 11:30 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 35mnonstop
Aeromexico Logo
1:30 pm - 7:05 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 35mnonstop
$827Aeromexico
Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 11
Delta Logo
8:40 am - 9:45 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
18h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 9:45 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
19h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$883Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 11
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 9:45 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-MAD Madrid Barajas
14h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 7:30 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
17h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$887Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Mexico City to Madrid flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Madrid?

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Madrid start at $799. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $801 to $1,089. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $799 on Iberia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexico City to Madrid?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexico City to Madrid, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 4% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Madrid?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Madrid at $725 round-trip.
  • July ($1,111) and June ($1,053) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Mexico City to Madrid the cheapest?

Flights from Mexico City to Madrid are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Mexico City to Madrid

 
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia, Aeromexico and MEX

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Mexico City to Madrid flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$390
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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Your Mexico City to Madrid flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Several flights from MEX to MAD have layovers on the route. Some of the common layover cities for these flights include Bogota (BOG) by Avianca, Cancun (CUN) by VivaAerobus, Volaris, World2Fly, and Iberojet, Miami (MIA) by American, Amsterdam (AMS) by KLM, Guadalajara (GDL) by AeroMexico, Dallas (DFW) by Iberia, Frankfurt (FRA) by Lufthansa, and Atlanta (ATL) by Air France.

  • What are the transport options from Madrid Airport to downtown?

    Renfe Cercanias Train servicing the C1 and C10 Lines connects Estacion De Tren Madrid at Aeropuerto T4 of MAD Airport to Estacion De Tren Madrid at Recoletos in downtown Madrid. Metro de Train system that services 8 Line connects Estacion De Tren Madrid at Aeropuerto T4 of MAD Airport to Estacion De Tren in Nuevos Ministerios Madrid and operates on a 10-mins interval. You can then link from Estacion De Tren in Nuevos Ministerios Madrid to Estacion De Tren in Sol, downtown Madrid which serves after every 15 minutes.

  • Which airlines allow pets on board from Mexico City to Madrid?

    American Airlines can allow you to travel from MEX to MAD with your pet. You must enclose your pet in a small hard- or soft-sided kennel that can fit under a seat and is comfortable for pet mobility. The maximum dimensions are 19 x 13 x 9 inches for the hard-sided and 18 x 11 x 11 for the soft-sided kennels. The maximum allowed combined weight for your pet and its carrier is 20 lb.

  • Which airlines offer business class seats from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Consider flying Business- or First-class services from MEX to MAD with American Airlines. They offer premium services to these passengers, including access to their American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge on the 2nd Floor of Concourse H at the International Departures at Airside on Terminal 1 of Mex Airport, spacious seating options, premium dining, priority boarding, and increased baggage allowance.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Mexico City to Madrid flights?

    Among airlines operating Mexico City to Madrid flights:

    • Iberia: offers free seat selection
    • Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • British Airways: offers extra legroom
    • Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Mexico City to Madrid?

    2 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Iberia
    • Aeromexico

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Flights from Mexico City to Madrid usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Mexico City to Madrid flights?

    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
    • Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • British Airways: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City to Madrid:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Mexico City to Madrid?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $780 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $943 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Mexico City to Madrid pass through?

    One-stop flights from Mexico City to Madrid most commonly connect through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Mexico City to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $892 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $966, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Mexico City to Madrid?

    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 Mexico City to Madrid route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Mexico City to Madrid spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Madrid flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Madrid?

    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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to Madrid:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 10:42 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 10:32 am.

    The flight takes about 10h 37m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Mexico City to Madrid flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $921. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Mexico City to Madrid?

    A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Madrid takes 10h 37m, covering 5,629 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Mexico City to Madrid?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Mexico City to Madrid looking right now?

    One-way fares from Mexico City to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $413, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Morning 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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Mexico City to Madrid?

    Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 20m, compared with 15h 25m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 16h 10m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Mexico City and Madrid?

    Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Mexico City to Madrid flight?

    Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Madrid range from $801 to $1,089, with an average of $921 over the past 12 months. Anything below $801 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Mexico City to Madrid flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $892 - about $74 less than Saturday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mexico City to Madrid trip for February. Fares historically average $725 round-trip in that month - typically $386 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Iberia is the strongest pick on this route. 88% of Iberia flights from Mexico City to Madrid arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 86%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours 30 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $780 round-trip on this route - about $162 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Madrid Barajas Airport.
    - Senator Barajas Hotel
    - Clement Barajas
    - ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas
  • Avianca Airlines offer special meals tailored for passengers with specific dietary needs flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). They include vegan, kid-friendly, vegetarian, gluten- and lactose-free, and diabetic meals.
  • Several Airlines, including American, KML, and British, have accessible services for special needs passengers flying from MEX to MAD. They offer wheelchair assistance during navigation, boarding, and deplaning for those with reduced mobility. They also have mobility aid equipment, including wheelchairs and walkers.
  • American allows kids aged 5 to 14 to travel alone from MEX to MAD for a fee. You must accompany your minor to the airport at least 2 hours before the departure flight. You must also provide documents such as a minor passport and birth certificate for age verification, your photo ID and contact number, and the receiving adult’s details such as name, phone number, and address.
  • If you fly with British Airways, you can board with your carry-on bag and personal item for free when traveling from MEX to MAD. It allows maximum dimensions of 22 x 17 x 9.8 inches for your carry-on bag with 50.7 lb weight limit and 15 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches for your personal items.
  • For enhanced comfort and convenience, consider flying with KML Airways from MEX to MAD when traveling with your children. The airline offers family-friendly services and unique amenities, including diapers, blankets, bassinets, baby wipes for infants, and in-flight entertainment with child-friendly content.

Prefer to fly direct from Mexico City to Madrid?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Thursday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Friday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Saturday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Sunday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Thursday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Friday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Saturday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

Sunday

Aeromexico,Iberia

Aeromexico,Iberia

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