Flights Madrid → Chicago
MAD → ORD
Route overview
The flight route operates between Madrid and Chicago, utilizing Airbus A330 and A330-300 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been in operation since 1931, while the destination airport in Chicago serves over 80 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 6,744 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating MAD-ORD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-ORD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Madrid-Chicago route is about 6,744 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
