Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MSP to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and MAD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, $411 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $698. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to MAD.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Travel at your own speed with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
