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      Flight deals from Washington Dulles to Madrid

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $760. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Madrid.$760 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$761 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
      Madrid.$762 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
      Madrid.$762 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
      Madrid.$762 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.
      Madrid.$794 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.
      Madrid.$825 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Madrid

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from $1,190
      Aug
      from $760
      Sep
      from $761
      Oct
      from $761
      Nov
      from $761
      Dec
      from $762
      Jan
      from $825
      Feb
      from $761
      Mar
      from $762
      Apr
      from $888
      May
      from $930
      Jun
      from $938

      Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Madrid

      Washington Dulles to Madrid: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

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      Washington D.C. to Madrid: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$760
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time7 hrs, 46 mins
      Most popular airlineLufthansa
      Average flights per week69

      Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Madrid is $760. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      7 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Madrid.
      Lufthansa, Air Canada and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Washington Dulles to Madrid.
      As of July 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Madrid.
      The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Madrid is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 46 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, TAP Air Portugal and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

      Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know

      • Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport.

      • Madrid is six hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

      • Take your pick of nine weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 16:35 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.

      • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IAD to MAD flight.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

      • Flying into Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport.

      • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.

      • Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers IAD to MAD flights. An impressive 83.87% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

      • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and MAD:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Dublin Airport

        • Lisbon Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • Right now, $376 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $760. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to MAD.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

      • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to MAD.

      • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport.

      Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

      • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.

      • Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

      • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

      • Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:

      Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

      • Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers you can book with here.

      • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

      Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

      • Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

      • It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

      When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

      • When booking your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

      • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MAD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Spain

      • You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.

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