Harry Reid International to Madrid Barajas
5598 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 40m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Madrid Barajas (MAD). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Harry Reid International
Harry Reid International sits a five-minute drive from the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — closer to its city centre than virtually any other major US airport. The terminals don't connect to rail; airport shuttles, taxis and rideshare handle the bulk of arriving traffic. Southwest is the largest carrier with its biggest non-base operation here, and Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant make Las Vegas one of the cheapest US fly-in destinations from anywhere in the country.
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 LAS to MAD?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 40m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 11h 40m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 11h 40m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 11h 40m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAS→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.
Las Vegas to Madrid FAQs
Direct flights from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) take approximately 11h 40m for the 5598-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 $699. 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.
4 carriers operate direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Madrid Barajas (MAD): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Korean Air and Hawaiian Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorisation will be required from late 2026. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
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.