Cheap Flights from MAD to LGB: When to Fly from Madrid to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from MAD to LGB are

• January 8th to March 4th
• April 23rd to May 13th
• September 3rd to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MAD to LGB is mid January. Prices can be as high as $2583 for Saturday flights during early August, or as low as $514 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $525 to $1396 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $520. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1609. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1090 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $796 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MAD to LGB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MAD to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MAD to LGB flight is cheaper than the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Madrid. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to LGB, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into MAD. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $293 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $790. Return trip prices are from the LGB to MAD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MAD to LGB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 11 hour 28 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MAD to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking MAD to LGB

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MAD to LGB — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MAD to LGB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Air France, American, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5827 miles or 9378 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MAD to LGB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MAD to LGB flight is about 11 hour 28 minutes.

How many flights go between Madrid and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 15 available flights from MAD to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.