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11 Oct — 18 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid

Fri 9/1012:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Wed 21/1011:05 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 11/9$1,287
Fri 27/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 50m
Thu 3/1200:40 -
1 stop45h 50m
Deal found 9/9$1,288
Tue 17/1110:30 -
1 stop44h 00m
Thu 3/1212:20 -
1 stop34h 15m
Deal found 8/9$1,291
Mon 2/1121:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Tue 17/1110:30 -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 9/9$1,295
Wed 25/1121:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Wed 2/1210:30 -
2 stops61h 00m
Deal found 9/9$1,303
Wed 11/1121:25 -
1 stop44h 20m
Thu 26/1116:40 -
2 stops58h 55m
Deal found 10/9$1,319
Thu 19/1121:30 -
1 stop31h 35m
Fri 4/1211:05 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 8/9$1,335
Mon 26/1012:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Thu 12/1110:30 -
3 stops37h 00m
Deal found 8/9$1,349
Wed 25/1110:30 -
1 stop44h 00m
Tue 1/1200:40 -
1 stop45h 25m
Deal found 9/9$1,356

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Return from

$1,287

One-way from

$606

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,262
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 11/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 20m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($209 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/1

21:25-07:45

1 stop44h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$632

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

21:35-23:35

3 stops59h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$645

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

14:00-01:15

3 stops44h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$648
Fastest return journey

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

16:40-08:10

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$743

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

13:25-15:30

2 stops36h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$772

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/1

22:10-08:00

2 stops43h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$785

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

21:25-07:45

1 stop44h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$844

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

20:35-21:45

2 stops57h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$850

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

16:50-07:25

1 stop24h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$897

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

20:05-20:05

3 stops34h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$933

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Madrid takes 29 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are Etihad Airways, Air China and Qatar Airways.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,213
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $969
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $911
China Southern
China Southern
From $664

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are China Southern, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Spain by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,535 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

    Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost $31, while return flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $85, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. New Elegant 3 Bedroom Apt Near Ifema Airport is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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