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Cheap flights from Sydney to Madrid, Spain from $438

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

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Cheapest flights from Sydney 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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Round-trip 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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($276 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

10:30-17:05

2 stops40h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$517

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

10:30-12:20

1 stop35h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

SydneyMadrid

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

Thu 4/2

21:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$698

SydneyMadrid

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAD Madrid Barajas

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/2

21:35-10:25

2 stops46h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$720
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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

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

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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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Madrid is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $1,178). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Madrid?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Madrid flights typically cost between $1,260 and $2,154 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,313 on Air China (27 Apr–24 May).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Madrid, such as China Southern,Air China, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Madrid?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Madrid in 31h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Madrid is about 17661 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Madrid is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $678 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and China Eastern, starting at $1,003 and $1,037 round-trip. China Southern is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Madrid are Air China ($366), Etihad Airways ($498), and Sichuan Airlines ($533).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Madrid?

    Sydney to Madrid flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most often. Shanghai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Madrid.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai travellers tend to visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession more than any other notable places. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and French Concession are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Shanghai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $59 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Madrid flights?

    Sydney to Madrid flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $1,178). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$678Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,003Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,037Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,141Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,244Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$2,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,414Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Korean AirCheapest$1,453Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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