Cheap Flights to Madrid

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Route One Way Return
Sydney to Madrid flights   $1113
Brisbane to Madrid flights   $1245
Melbourne to Madrid flights $1305 $1245
Route One Way Return
Dublin to Madrid flights $116  

Prices last updated: 13 Jun 2026 18:34


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Madrid

Return fares to Madrid by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$2,456
Sep 2026
$1,839
Oct 2026
$1,244
Nov 2026
$1,207
Jan 2027
$2,986
Feb 2027
$1,578
Mar 2027
$1,966
Apr 2027
$2,385

The cheapest month to fly to Madrid is November 2026, with return fares from $1,207 — 60% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,986).

When Should You Fly to Madrid?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Madrid, with return fares from $1,207. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,986 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Madrid average around $1,958. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, October and February, you'll generally pay up to 38% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Madrid

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Madrid

August 2026
$2,456
September 2026
$1,839
October 2026
$1,244
November 2026
$1,207
January 2027
$2,986
February 2027
$1,578
March 2027
$1,966
April 2027
$2,385

Average Prices for Return Flights to Madrid

These are the average prices for return airfares to Madrid

July 2026
$3,805
August 2026
$2,859
September 2026
$3,047
October 2026
$2,682
November 2026
$2,434
December 2026
$3,188
January 2027
$3,346
February 2027
$2,457
March 2027
$2,548
April 2027
$3,120

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Madrid

When is the cheapest time to travel to Madrid?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights to Madrid cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Madrid is $1113.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Madrid?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Madrid is 13 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Madrid?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Madrid is China Southern.

How long does a direct flight to Madrid take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Madrid.

What is the IATA airport code for Madrid?

The IATA code for Madrid is MAD. It is located in Spain at coordinates 40.49109, -3.59369.

When should you book flights to Madrid?

From our data, you should book flights to Madrid 60 days out.


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