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$604+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

— MAD
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid

Sat 7/1121:25 -
1 stop44h 20m
Sat 14/1121:00 -
1 stop37h 20m
Deal found 18/8$1,302
Mon 9/1110:10 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 7/1212:20 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 15/8$1,303
Sun 18/1016:40 -
1 stop24h 30m
Sat 31/1021:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 19/8$1,314
Fri 27/1110:30 -
1 stop35h 30m
Mon 11/101:40 -
1 stop44h 55m
Deal found 17/8$1,321
Sun 25/1021:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Tue 10/1110:30 -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 16/8$1,330
Sat 21/1110:30 -
1 stop43h 40m
Sat 12/1212:20 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 19/8$1,344
Sun 1/1121:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Sun 8/1110:30 -
3 stops60h 35m
Deal found 14/8$1,347
Thu 1/1020:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Mon 16/1111:05 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 16/8$1,360

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Return from

$1,302

One-way from

$604

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,961
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 40m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 20m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

21:35-13:15

2 stops49h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/11

06:15-19:25

2 stops27h 10m

$1,531

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:15-18:35

2 stops41h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 22/11

14:40-06:55

2 stops30h 15m

$1,817

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

21:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/11

09:45-06:30

1 stop34h 45m

$1,947

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/12

21:25-07:45

1 stop44h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 25/1

11:05-15:05

1 stop42h 00m

$2,022

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

13:45-12:10

2 stops31h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 27/10

17:00-08:10

3 stops29h 10m

$2,463

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

15:40-19:40

1 stop36h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/10

10:45-06:35

1 stop34h 50m

$2,543

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

09:30-07:35

2 stops30h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/10

09:05-21:20

2 stops27h 15m

$2,706

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

22:15-22:35

2 stops32h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/10

07:40-07:05

3 stops38h 25m

$2,727

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

21:05-10:25

2 stops45h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 13/10

09:10-20:10

2 stops26h 00m

$2,812
Fastest return journey

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

20:10-13:30

1 stop25h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/10

15:25-07:25

2 stops31h 00m

$2,818

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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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Qatar Airways,China Southern, andAir China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad
Air China
7.4
Good
161 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,504 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ram,Sept 2023

DOH - JFK

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad

FAQs about flying to Madrid

Getting around Madrid

Walking: you could see most of Madrid’s must-see monuments in about two hours, but if you get tired, the metro (underground) is clean, fast and cheap. The bus system is great too – day buses run from early morning to late night and there are also night buses (buhos).

Taxis are white with a red stripe. Flag them down on the street, pick one up at a taxi rank or order them by telephone.

Getting Downtown

Madrid Airport (MAD) is located 13 km from the city centre.

There are several car-rental companies with desks at the airport. Taxis are readily available.

Buses serves the Avenida de America, from where you can catch the metro. Metro travels from the airport terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Barajas (MAD) if they wish to fly to Madrid. The Madrid airport is 13.6 km from the city centre.

  • 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 $36, while return flights cost around $40.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $86, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 55 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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