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$621+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

— MAD
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid

Mon 19/1021:30 -
1 stop44h 10m
Wed 4/1110:30 -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 12/9$1,296
Fri 9/1012:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Wed 21/1011:05 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 12/9$1,303
Mon 9/1110:10 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 23/1100:40 -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 16/9$1,307
Mon 9/1115:15 -
1 stop37h 15m
Tue 8/1221:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 16/9$1,309
Mon 9/1111:30 -
3 stops54h 30m
Tue 24/1110:30 -
3 stops37h 00m
Deal found 16/9$1,323
Thu 8/1012:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Thu 22/1011:05 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 14/9$1,326
Mon 2/1111:25 -
1 stop41h 05m
Sat 14/1121:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 13/9$1,329

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Return from

$1,296

One-way from

$621

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,258
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 19/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 85h 15m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 17/10-31/12
  • 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 ($204 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

Mon 12/10

14:00-00:15

3 stops43h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$671

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

16:10-09:30

3 stops50h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$697

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

21:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$702

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

06:00-07:45

2 stops59h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$743

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

20:05-19:05

3 stops57h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$747

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

21:25-12:20

2 stops48h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$750
Fastest return journey

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

20:05-15:10

3 stops29h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$754

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

20:50-19:40

1 stop30h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

21:25-07:45

1 stop44h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

21:35-16:20

3 stops52h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$841

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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 Air China,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. 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.
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
166 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
3,732 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
1,536 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
240 reviews
Air China
7.5
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

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

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 $31, while return flights cost around $133.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $328, however they can be found for as little as $133.

  • 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 5 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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