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$1,054+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

— MAD
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid

Mon 2/1122:10 -
1 stop32h 20m
Tue 10/1121:00 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 31/8$1,832
Thu 15/1022:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Tue 24/1121:00 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 1/9$1,896
Mon 14/909:00 -
1 stop43h 30m
Fri 18/921:00 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 1/9$1,908
Fri 30/1022:10 -
1 stop32h 20m
Thu 10/1221:00 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 28/8$1,947
Tue 20/1022:00 -
1 stop45h 40m
Mon 30/1110:30 -
1 stop42h 05m
Deal found 1/9$1,972
Thu 17/921:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Sun 27/921:00 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 29/8$1,982
Thu 17/921:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Fri 25/921:00 -
1 stop47h 30m
Deal found 31/8$2,052
Tue 3/1120:30 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 7/1201:40 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 28/8$2,154
Mon 2/1110:00 -
1 stop44h 30m
Tue 10/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 31/8$2,196

Find flight deals to Madrid

Return from

$1,832

One-way from

$1,054

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,567
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • Auckland to Madrid
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Auckland to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

14:25-20:05

2 stops40h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 30/11

18:10-17:55

3 stops35h 45m

$2,520

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

15:50-09:15

2 stops53h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/12

11:15-09:10

2 stops33h 55m

$2,625

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/11

15:50-07:45

2 stops51h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/12

11:15-09:10

2 stops33h 55m

$2,626

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

15:50-07:45

2 stops51h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/12

11:15-09:10

2 stops33h 55m

$2,626

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/11

22:00-08:00

1 stop46h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/1

10:30-16:35

1 stop42h 05m

$2,835

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

14:55-20:30

1 stop41h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 7/12

22:30-13:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,884
Fastest return journey

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

14:25-09:15

1 stop29h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 30/11

22:30-18:00

2 stops31h 30m

$2,899

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/11

11:45-19:25

1 stop43h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/1

21:25-14:40

2 stops29h 15m

$3,153
Cheapest one-way

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

19:20-19:40

2 stops59h 20m

$1,500

AucklandMadrid

AKL Auckland Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

16:25-23:45

3 stops43h 20m

$1,584

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

The price you pay for your flight to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air China,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern to Spain by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,729 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,197 reviews
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

Madrid climate

Madrid’s climate is temperate Mediterranean. The summer months, when most travellers take cheap flights to Madrid, are very hot with temperatures of about 30 degrees Celsius. Sometimes, temperatures soar to 40 degrees. It’s a dry heat; humidity is not a problem in Madrid. Winters are cold; average temperatures hit the 9-degree mark.

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 6am-1.30am and night buses (buhos) run from 11.30pm to 5.30am.

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.

What is good to know if travelling to Madrid?

  • There are several ways to save some money while visiting Madrid. The tourist pass and the Madrid Card gives unlimited use of public transport during a specified period. 
  • See Madrid by cable car. You can catch the cable car from Pintor Rosales Avenue, in the Parque del Oeste, and glide along to the Casa de Campo Park. The fare is about €4 return. 
  • El Rastro is the most popular open-air flea market in Madrid. It’s held every Sunday and public holiday. Location: between Plaza Mayor, La Latina and Puerta de Toledo. 
  • Bull-fighting – Madrid attracts the best matadors in Spain. If you are interested, try to time cheap flights to Madrid during May and June. The San Isidro bullfight festival starts on May 15. San Isidro is the male patron saint of Madrid. His day is marked with local pilgrimages, fairs and bullfights. 
  • The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is a lesser-known jewel in a city of world-class museums and galleries. The monastery was built in the 16th century for aristocratic nuns. As young girls entered the convent they brought with them a dowry that often included works of art. Works by Breughel, Rubens and Titian adorn the walls. 
  • The Church of San Nicolás de los Servitas is the oldest church in Madrid, parts of which date back to the 11th century. An exhibition in the small chapel tells the story of Madrid’s early history when the Moors ruled. 
  • Corral de la Moreria is one of the best places to see flamenco.

  • When is the best time to fly to Madrid?

    Peak Season: May to September is high season, when most travellers arrive on cheap flights to Madrid.  Off Season:  The winter months are, in general, low season.  Shoulder Season:  The spring and autumn months are good times to seek cheap flights to Madrid. There won’t be as many fellow tourists and the cost of flights and accommodation will be cheaper.

  • 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, Turkish Airlines 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 $29, while return flights cost around $916.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $1,037, however they can be found for as little as $916.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (32 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have rental cars?

    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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