Newark Liberty to Madrid Barajas
3598 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 38m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Madrid Barajas (MAD). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty serves as one of New York's three primary airports and United's principal East Coast hub. Three terminals A, B and C connect via the AirTrain people mover to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, with NJ Transit reaching New York Penn Station in 25 minutes for around $16. Newark fares are typically a few dollars cheaper than JFK on the same routes thanks to United's heavy capacity; international long-haul is the deepest of the three NYC airports for European destinations.
Arriving in Madrid
Madrid Barajas is the largest airport in Spain and Iberia's main hub, 12 km northeast of the city. Metro Line 8 reaches Nuevos Ministerios in 16 minutes for €5. Iberia, American, Delta and United operate the US-Madrid corridor. Madrid is one of the cheapest European long-haul destinations from the US East Coast; January and February deliver the best fares year-round.
Who flies EWR to MAD?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 7h 38m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Air India | AI | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 38m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 7h 38m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EWR→MAD
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Newark to Madrid FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) take approximately 7h 38m for the 3598-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Madrid Barajas (MAD): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air India and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the primary international airport for Madrid. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.