Flights Madrid → New York
MAD → JFK
Route overview
The flight route from Madrid to New York is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 757, Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Boeing 767-400, and their variants. The origin airport in Madrid has been operational since 1931, while the destination airport in New York opened its doors in 1948 and currently serves over 62 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → New York (JFK) route is operated by American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to New York (JFK) heads north-west for about 5,760 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into New York 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% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating MAD-JFK
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-JFK
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 6 airlines: American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Madrid-New York route is about 5,760 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.
