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$438+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

— MAD
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid

Thu 26/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 55m
Thu 3/1212:20 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 26/10$1,317
Mon 2/1121:30 -
1 stop43h 55m
Fri 20/1111:05 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 29/10$1,326
Wed 18/1116:50 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 2/1211:05 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 29/10$1,330
Fri 13/1121:30 -
1 stop43h 55m
Sat 21/1121:10 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 28/10$1,341
Mon 9/1115:10 -
1 stop26h 50m
Mon 23/1100:40 -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 29/10$1,351
Thu 12/1121:30 -
1 stop31h 35m
Sun 15/1109:45 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 29/10$1,372
Sun 8/1110:30 -
1 stop44h 00m
Sun 22/1106:05 -
2 stops40h 00m
Deal found 26/10$1,375
Sun 1/1116:50 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 15/1109:45 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 29/10$1,378

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Return from

$1,313

One-way from

$438

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,618
Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/4-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 45m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 00m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/1

10:30-23:55

2 stops47h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$597

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

21:30-07:25

1 stop43h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$699
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SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

16:50-07:25

1 stop24h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$736

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

16:30-07:25

2 stops48h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$760

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

22:20-23:40

3 stops59h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$808

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/11

21:30-07:25

1 stop43h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$999

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

16:50-19:05

1 stop36h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,014

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/1

11:10-08:00

3 stops54h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,021

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/1

09:20-08:00

1 stop32h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,084

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

20:05-07:25

2 stops45h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,110

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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 China Southern,Air China, andQatar 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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
167 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,713 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
247 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,July 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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 $30, while return flights cost around $195.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $252, however they can be found for as little as $195.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 20 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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