Cheap flights to Spain
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Flights to Spain in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,908 | Average for return flights in August 2022 |
| Return from | $1,394 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Madrid Barajas |
| One-way from | $714 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Spain |
Cheap flights to Spain in August, September 2022
The best prices found for MAD flights for August, September
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
2 stops
33h 20mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
35h 10mEtihad Airways
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
1 stop
44h 10mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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46h 25mEtihad Airways
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
1 stop
44h 10mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
35h 10mEtihad Airways
Spain 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Spain found for this year
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Madrid Barajas
1 stop
27h 15mMadrid Barajas
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
38h 35mCathay Pacific
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Madrid Barajas
1 stop
27h 15mMadrid Barajas
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
38h 35mCathay Pacific
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Madrid Barajas
2 stops
31h 30mMadrid Barajas
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Last minute flights to Spain
Late deals on return flights to Spain, departing today and this week
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
2 stops
31h 30mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
2 stops
58h 55mUnited Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
1 stop
42h 30mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
2 stops
27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Barcelona-El Prat
2 stops
46h 45mBarcelona-El Prat
Sydney Kingsford Smith
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41h 05mMultiple Airlines
What is the cheapest month to fly to Spain?
The cheapest ticket to Spain found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$1,699
February
$1,542
March
$1,589
April
$1,723
May
$1,732
June
$1,896
July
$2,186
August
$1,995
September
$1,985
October
$1,735
November
$1,622
December
$2,203
February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Spain. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to Spain?
Average Spain flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
SYD - MAD Price | $1,542 - $2,672 |
|---|---|
MAD Temperature | 5 - 25 °C |
MAD Rainfall | 10 - 60 mm |
Peak season
With its pristine beaches, sunny weather, colourful festivals and thriving nightlife, there are plenty of reasons to book cheap flights to Spain. Being so close to the UK, the sun-drenched beach resorts of the Canary Islands are Brit hot spots for school holiday breaks, public holidays and Christmas / New Year. While the Spanish mainland offers fascinating cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, not forgetting the beautiful Costa del Sol on the southern coast. July and August, in general, are the high season months and when huge numbers of tourists arrive on cheap flights to Spain. Book accommodation and flight tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment. Spain has a large number of festivals and religious events during the year that attract thousands of visitors: Epiphany (January), Carnival (February/March), Las Fallas (March), Holy Week (March), The Seville Fair (two weeks after Easter), The Running of the Bulls (July) and La Tomatina (August).
Off season
Spain has quieter periods rather than an off season. The winter months of January and February are chilly and damp in northern and central Spain, and the beach resorts of southern Spain will be deserted. Some hotels and restaurants temporarily close over winter but the major attractions in the big cities are open throughout the year. The beauty of travelling during winter are the abundance of cheap flights to Spain, and the landscape can be very beautiful especially around Madrid with snowfall in the mountains.
When is the best time to book a flight to Spain?
If you’re on a budget, the best times to find the cheapest flights to Spain are during the shoulder and low season months from October through April, excepting Christmas, New Year’s and Easter. If you want a beach holiday then April, May, June and September are ideal months to visit Spain with good weather and fewer tourists. Note if there are any festivals taking place when you plan to travel as you will pay extra for accommodation and flight tickets should be booked well in advance.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Spain?
The cheapest flights to Spain are usually found when departing on a Tuesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Spain?
Flights at midday are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Spain. Flights in the evening are usually the most expensive.
Where are the most popular flight destinations in Spain?
Popular flight destinations in Spain include Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza.
How long is the flight to Spain?
Flights from Sydney to Spain – 23 hrs
Flights from Melbourne to Spain – 22 hrs 30 mins
Flights from Brisbane to Spain – 24 hrs
Flights from Perth to Spain – 20 hrs 30 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Spain?
Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Bilbao and Malaga are the five largest airports in Spain, servicing international flights. You can fly direct to Madrid and Barcelona from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with a wide range of airlines including: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Qantas. For the cheapest flights to Spain consider flying to London then using low-cost carriers Easyjet and Ryanair which operate cheap flight deals to over 20 Spanish destinations.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Barcelona Airport (BCN) are both located approximately 10 km from their respective cities. Both offer the metro, buses and taxis as a means of public transport for reaching the city. There is a high-speed train which connects Madrid and Barcelona with a journey time of 2 hours 30 mins. Car rental is available at the airport if you wish to explore outside the cities but public transport is generally excellent.
What is good to know if travelling to Spain?
- Restaurant Botin opened in Madrid in 1725 and tops our list of historic restaurants around the world. It holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the world.
- If you’re missing your Sunday brunch then head to Federal Cafe in Barcelona, it’ll give you the taste of Australia and a flat white to wash it down.