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Flights from Madrid to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Madrid to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Mexico City, about 15h 01m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 01m
MADOAKLAX

Madrid to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey15h 01mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from Madrid to Oakland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MAD Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon13:15 MAD16:01 LAX2h 14m connection18:15 LAX19:16 OAKIberia + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 01m
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MAD Mexico City (MEX) OAK
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Iberia · Leg 2: Volaris
Mon11:00 MAD14:07 MEX4h 08m connection18:15 MEX21:30 OAKAeroméxico + Volaris
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 30m
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MAD Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: Iberia, United Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Tue16:00 MAD18:34 IAD8h 26m connection03:00 IAD12:36 OAKIberia + Volaris El Salvador
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 29h 36m
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MAD Guadalajara (GDL) OAK
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~18h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,307 km5,780 miles
Journey time
15h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hOakland vs Madrid
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
MAD → OAK

Flights from Madrid to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madrid to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Washington. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,307 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Mexico City (MEX), Washington (IAD) and Guadalajara (GDL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Madrid and Oakland?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Oakland?
Oakland is 9 hours behind Madrid.

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