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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.$537 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.
Madrid.$537 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 17 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Madrid on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Madrid on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound direct flight with Air France departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Air France departs from Madrid on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Madrid on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Madrid on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Madrid.$539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound direct flight with Air France departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Air France departs from Madrid on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.

The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $691
Jul
from $699
Aug
from $585
Sep
from $537
Oct
from $539
Nov
from $539
Dec
from $539
Jan
from $539
Feb
from $539
Mar
from $539
Apr
from $615
May
from $615
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:July

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid

New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

New York to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$537
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week150

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid is $537. 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 15 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid.
Finnair, Iberia and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid.
As of June 2025, there are 150 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Madrid is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Madrid Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 15 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, Air Europa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 7 hours 20 minutes.

  • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid five hours ahead of New York.

  • Every week, there are 52 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, take the 16:45 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with Air Europa.

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

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Spain:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates JFK to MAD flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 65.79% of the time.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and MAD include:

    • Porto Airport

    • Logan International Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Currently, $287 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $537. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book ten 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 JFK to MAD.

  • Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from JFK to MAD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MAD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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