Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Approximately 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is nine hours behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located. Los Angeles follows the UTC-8 timezone.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Hop on Iberia's 12:35 flight to get your trip from MAD to LAX underway.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your MAD to Los Angeles flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can book a direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Begin your journey at MAD and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Iberia is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from MAD to Los Angeles, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
77% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles
Rs108,885 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return ticket right now is Rs191,304. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from MAD to Los Angeles by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
June is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from MAD to Los Angeles can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
There are some great places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your MAD to Los Angeles flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Generally, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from VNY the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, head to Los Angeles in December.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from MAD to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Los Angeles, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Sign are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Los Angeles itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.