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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from $72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — BCN
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Sat 21/215:10
MAD
-
BCN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air Europa
Sat 28/220:30
BCN
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 27/1$138
Thu 5/207:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:30
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$141
Sat 7/307:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/316:40
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$144
Mon 23/217:40
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop6h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/217:20
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$145
Thu 12/306:40
MAD
-
BCN
Nonstop1h 20m
Iberia
Thu 19/306:40
BCN
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 25/1$147
Thu 12/207:30
MAD
-
BCN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air Europa
Mon 16/211:50
BCN
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 27/1$148
Thu 12/307:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/316:40
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$150
Thu 12/207:30
MAD
-
BCN
Nonstop1h 25m
Air Europa
Sat 14/211:50
BCN
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 27/1$151
Sat 21/207:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/208:00
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$153
Mon 23/221:45
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop10h 10m
Air Europa
Tue 24/211:50
BCN
-
MAD
Nonstop1h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 26/1$154
Fri 6/207:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/215:40
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$155
Sat 7/207:10
MAD
-
BCN
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:30
BCN
-
MAD
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$157

Find flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$138

One-way from

$72

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$137

Good one-way deal

$77 or less
Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 21/2-28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Madrid to Barcelona
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  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Madrid to Barcelona
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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Barcelona-El Prat

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Return

Price

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/2

15:10-16:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 28/2

20:30-22:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$138

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

07:10-14:50

1 stop7h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 14/3

16:40-23:10

1 stop6h 30m

$144

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

17:40-23:59

1 stop6h 19m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 24/2

17:20-23:00

1 stop5h 40m

$145

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

07:10-12:50

1 stop5h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 19/3

16:40-23:00

1 stop6h 20m

$150

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/2

07:30-08:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 14/2

11:50-13:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$151

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 25/3

11:35-16:20

1 stop4h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 26/3

17:20-23:00

1 stop5h 40m

$154

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

07:30-08:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 25/2

11:50-13:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$160

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

19:40-00:45

1 stop5h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/3

16:10-23:00

1 stop6h 50m

$161

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

07:10-11:35

1 stop4h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/3

10:20-14:45

1 stop4h 25m

$163

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 25/2

09:50-14:25

1 stop4h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/3

15:25-08:20

1 stop16h 55m

$166

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $42). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $91). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 93% on flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Barajas; the airport handles an average of 73 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Madrid airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 13.6 km journey to Barajas (MAD) from Madrid’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    For as low as $138, Air Europa can have you in Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Madrid in 1h 25m. The distance from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 483 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on time: Air Europa Express (100%), Finnair (88%), LATAM Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    While on average a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is generally $77, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $72. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $153 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $42). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $91). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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