Statistics on Los Angeles -Madrid flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Madrid (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Madrid from Los Angeles airport is $ 926 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 594 (in february) and $ 1478 (in july), which is a saving of $ 332 or a surplus of $ 553 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Madrid before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Madrid plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64871 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Madrid from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 594, saving $ 332 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 926). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1478).
Flight Los Angeles -Madrid: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 507 | $ 624 | good price |
| February | $ 506 | $ 594 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 583 | $ 726 | good price |
| April | $ 673 | $ 817 | good price |
| May | $ 745 | $ 1028 | fair price |
| June | $ 1183 | $ 1442 | high price |
| July | $ 1194 | $ 1478 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 811 | $ 1066 | fair price |
| September | $ 821 | $ 1072 | fair price |
| October | $ 620 | $ 766 | good price |
| November | $ 530 | $ 647 | good price |
| December | $ 611 | $ 837 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Madrid
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Madrid range from $422 to $1581. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1528 to $1581). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Madrid flight
There are 16 companies that serve Los Angeles from Madrid airport: Iberia, Finnair, British Airways, American Airlines, norse atlantic airways (uk), Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, United, Ita Airways, Swiss, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Level and Avianca (scheduled).
Data analysis:
Of the 64871 flights analyzed in previous years, Iberia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Madrid route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Madrid flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 432 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Madrid flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $68. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Madrid to Los Angeles departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $111. Conversely, departing from Madrid on a saturday may cost you an additional $72.
Top prices Los Angeles -Madrid
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 03-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 525 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 522 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 15-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 513 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 19-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 513 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 12-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 523 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 16-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 513 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 04-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 522 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 12-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 513 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 513 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 14-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 487 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Madrid to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Madrid flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Madrid, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 808 $, which is a saving of 118 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (374 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Madrid flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 541 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 560), 4 to 5 months ($ 543), 5 to 6 months ($ 553), 6 to 7 months ($ 558), 7 to 8 months ($ 559) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 481 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 585), 4 to 5 months ($ 538), 5 to 6 months ($ 528), 6 to 7 months ($ 529), 7 to 8 months ($ 529), 8 to 9 months ($ 566) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 706), 4 to 5 months ($ 680), 6 to 7 months ($ 642), 7 to 8 months ($ 658), 8 to 9 months ($ 666), 9 to 10 months ($ 694) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 704), 3 to 4 months ($ 746), 4 to 5 months ($ 741), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 737), 7 to 8 months ($ 779), 8 to 9 months ($ 801), 9 to 10 months ($ 791) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 886 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 927), 3 to 4 months ($ 990), 4 to 5 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 957), 6 to 7 months ($ 980), 8 to 9 months ($ 888), 9 to 10 months ($ 915), 10 to 11 months ($ 903) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1181 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1424), 7 to 8 months ($ 1353), 8 to 9 months ($ 1308), 9 to 10 months ($ 1262), 11 to 12 months ($ 1245) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1315 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1364), 8 to 9 months ($ 1363), 9 to 10 months ($ 1355), 10 to 11 months ($ 1387), 11 to 12 months ($ 1315) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1031), 4 to 5 months ($ 939), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039), 8 to 9 months ($ 960), 10 to 11 months ($ 937) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 974), 2 to 3 months ($ 995), 3 to 4 months ($ 980), 5 to 6 months ($ 1028), 6 to 7 months ($ 1029), 8 to 9 months ($ 1017), 9 to 10 months ($ 920), 11 to 12 months ($ 950) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 7 to 8 months ($ 750), 8 to 9 months ($ 711), 9 to 10 months ($ 669) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 639), 4 to 5 months ($ 609), 5 to 6 months ($ 619), 9 to 10 months ($ 594), 10 to 11 months ($ 627) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 725 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 804), 2 to 3 months ($ 816), 3 to 4 months ($ 777), 5 to 6 months ($ 744), 6 to 7 months ($ 750) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Madrid are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Los Angeles to Madrid: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1478 $1060 to $2936 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1013 $525 to $2300 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 637 $509 to $1879 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 576 $513 to $1162 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 595 $513 to $1167 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 791 $602 to $1075 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 850 $687 to $1439 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1434 $748 to $1938 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1385 $877 to $1937 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1014 $692 to $1571 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1048 $505 to $1665 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 795 $487 to $1423 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Madrid. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!