Iberia
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Yes
Iberia flies nonstop from several US cities to Madrid, with selected nonstop service to Barcelona. Routes and frequencies vary by season
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Connect in Madrid to continue to another city in Spain |
Long-haul Business Class includes direct aisle access and a fully flat bed up to two meters long. New Generation A350 suites add a door and adjustable divider for greater privacy |
Iberia works particularly well when Madrid is your final destination or when you plan to continue to another Spanish city. Flying with Iberia can simplify the connection and baggage transfer, while the seat and cabin configuration determine how much privacy you have on the transatlantic flight |
American Airlines
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Yes
Flies nonstop to Madrid and Barcelona from selected US hubs. Some routes operate seasonally
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Connect in Madrid with Iberia to continue to another city in Spain |
Flagship Business includes a fully flat seat on qualifying transatlantic aircraft. Seat layout, privacy, and direct aisle access vary by aircraft |
American can work particularly well when you live near one of its major US hubs or want to continue through Madrid on an American–Iberia itinerary. This can keep the trip on one ticket and make connection to other Spanish cities more convenient |
Delta Air Lines
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Yes
Nonstop service to Madrid and Barcelona from selected US gateways. Routes and frequencies vary by season
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Via Paris with Air France or Amsterdam with KLM |
Delta One includes a fully lie-flat seat on long-haul flights. Enclosed suites are available only on selected aircraft |
A strong option from Delta hubs. Partner connections can expand access to other Spanish cities, but the long-haul cabin may be operated by Delta, Air France, or KLM |
United Airlines
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Yes
Nonstop service to Madrid, Barcelona, and selected secondary Spanish destinations. Several routes operate seasonally
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Via selected European Star Alliance hubs for Spanish destinations not served nonstop |
United Polaris includes a fully flat seat and direct aisle access on qualifying long-haul aircraft |
United offers unusually broad nonstop access beyond Madrid and Barcelona. Seasonal routes may remove a European connection for destinations such as the Balearic Islands, northern Spain, or the Costa del Sol |
Air Europa
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Yes
Nonstop service from selected US cities to Madrid
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Via Madrid for onward travel within Spain |
Business Class is available on transatlantic Boeing 787 flights with lie-flat seating. Direct aisle access depends on the aircraft configuration |
Worth comparing for Madrid and onward travel within Spain, particularly when the fare is attractive. Cabin privacy may be lower than on airlines offering direct aisle access from every business-class seat |
British Airways
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No
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Via London Heathrow or London Gatwick |
Club World includes a fully flat seat. The more private Club Suite is available on selected aircraft rather than across the full fleet |
British Airways offers onward access to many Spanish airports. The option becomes more attractive when the schedule, destination access, or fare outweighs the additional London connection |
Air France
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No
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Via Paris Charles de Gaulle |
Long-haul Business Class includes fully lie-flat seating. Newer private suites operate on selected aircraft and routes |
Useful from US cities with strong Air France service and for connections to major Spanish destinations. Paris may provide more schedule choice, although it can add journey time compared with a nonstop flight to Spain |
KLM
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No
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Via Amsterdam |
World Business Class includes a fully flat seat. Direct aisle access and privacy depend on the aircraft and seat layout |
Amsterdam can provide a relatively straightforward connection to Spain. KLM may offer a stronger overall option when its schedule, availability, or fare improves on a nonstop itinerary |
Lufthansa
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No
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Via Frankfurt or Munich |
Long-haul Business Class includes lie-flat seating. Direct aisle access and greater privacy are available on selected newer aircraft rather than throughout the fleet |
Lufthansa offers broad US departure coverage and connections to several Spanish cities. The cabin experience can differ materially by aircraft, so the operated flight matters as much as the airline name |
SWISS
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No
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Via Zurich |
Long-haul Business Class includes flat-bed seating. Aisle access and privacy vary by seat and aircraft |
Zurich can offer a more compact transfer than some larger European hubs. SWISS may appeal to travelers who value the connection experience, although careful seat selection matters on older cabin layouts |
TAP Air Portugal
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No
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Via Lisbon |
Executive Business Class includes fully lie-flat seating on long-haul aircraft. Seat design and aisle access vary by aircraft |
Lisbon is well positioned for travel to Madrid, Barcelona, southern Spain, and the western Iberian Peninsula. TAP can offer strong fare value, but some itineraries involve a longer layover or less convenient arrival time |
Aer Lingus
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No
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Via Dublin |
Business Class is available on transatlantic flights with fully lie-flat seating. The layout varies across the long-haul fleet |
Dublin can work well for travelers whose US departure city has Aer Lingus service or whose destination has a convenient onward connection. US preclearance can simplify the return journey |