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$693+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Mon 13/711:00
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 28/711:05
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,563
Fri 31/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 20m
Air China
Thu 10/912:55
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 55m
Air China
Deal found 12/6$1,565
Wed 22/710:05
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops54h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 9/811:05
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,569
Wed 15/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 20m
Air China
Tue 8/908:25
MAD
-
SYD
2 stops46h 25m
Air China
Deal found 10/6$1,572
Wed 12/807:55
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop42h 05m
Korean Air
Fri 28/820:20
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop26h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 11/6$1,573
Thu 9/720:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 26/711:05
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,575
Sun 19/716:00
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/813:05
MAD
-
SYD
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,576
Sun 8/1121:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 6/1210:30
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$1,583
Fri 23/1021:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1110:30
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop37h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,592
Mon 10/807:55
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop42h 05m
Korean Air
Sun 23/820:20
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop26h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 11/6$1,593
Tue 10/1120:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop25h 20m
Air China
Mon 7/1207:25
MAD
-
SYD
2 stops46h 05m
Air China
Deal found 11/6$1,594
Mon 13/721:45
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop28h 45m
China Southern
Thu 13/821:00
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop38h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6$1,596

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Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 13 June 2026.

Return from

$1,563

One-way from

$693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,005
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

11:00-08:40

2 stops54h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 25/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop37h 30m

$1,599

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

20:30-08:40

1 stop44h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/8

11:05-08:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,903

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

11:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

11:05-08:00

3 stops36h 55m

$2,036

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

11:40-13:15

2 stops35h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/2

14:20-19:35

2 stops43h 15m

$2,046

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

21:30-07:35

1 stop44h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/11

07:30-17:55

2 stops24h 25m

$2,047
Fastest return journey

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

16:35-07:35

1 stop25h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop22h 05m

$2,059

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

14:50-14:15

1 stop31h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 28/8

15:45-06:10

1 stop30h 25m

$2,182

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

11:20-07:45

2 stops30h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/11

11:15-07:00

2 stops33h 45m

$2,238

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

20:30-08:40

1 stop44h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/8

11:05-08:00

3 stops36h 55m

$2,266

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

14:35-10:25

2 stops27h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 27/9

07:40-20:30

2 stops28h 50m

$2,320

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 13 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Emirates,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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air China
7.3
Good
155 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,585 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 $58, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $78, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • 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 10 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. Hostelfly Madrid Airport is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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