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Cheap flights from South Island to Madrid, Spain from $1,362

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MAD
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Sun 17/506:30
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops35h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/510:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2$2,185
Sun 8/306:00
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops49h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/309:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2$2,346
Sun 8/306:05
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops46h 50m
British Airways
Thu 12/314:35
MAD
-
CHC
3 stops45h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2$2,500
Fri 10/718:10
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops60h 50m
Air China
Sun 2/817:30
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops39h 55m
Air China
Deal found 16/2$2,616
Sat 1/806:20
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/812:25
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,769
Sun 8/317:00
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops39h 10m
Air China
Thu 12/316:40
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops39h 45m
Air China
Deal found 14/2$2,954
Sun 1/309:15
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/320:30
MAD
-
CHC
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2$3,226
Sun 1/314:15
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops55h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 5/311:15
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops59h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2$3,236
Fri 10/705:45
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/813:00
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$3,478

Find flight deals from South Island to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,185

One-way from

$1,362
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/5-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 30m total
  • South Island to Madrid
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17/7
  • 17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • South Island to Madrid
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Madrid that are best for you.

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South Island

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Madrid

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

06:00-19:05

2 stops49h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

09:45-00:20

2 stops26h 35m

$2,346

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

06:05-11:00

3 stops40h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

14:35-23:55

3 stops45h 20m

$2,502

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 10/7

18:10-21:00

2 stops60h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/8

17:30-19:25

2 stops39h 55m

$2,616

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sat 1/8

06:20-09:15

2 stops36h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/8

12:25-14:45

2 stops40h 20m

$2,769

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

13:00-07:20

2 stops54h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

12:20-20:25

2 stops44h 05m

$2,800

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

09:15-08:00

2 stops34h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

20:30-17:20

1 stop32h 50m

$3,226

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-09:15

2 stops55h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

11:15-10:35

2 stops59h 20m

$3,236

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 10/7

05:45-12:20

3 stops40h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/8

13:00-09:25

2 stops34h 25m

$3,478

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

06:05-11:00

3 stops40h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

18:05-23:55

3 stops41h 50m

$3,498

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 17/7

21:00-21:00

2 stops58h 00m

$1,362

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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 18 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Etihad Airways from South Island to Madrid have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,397 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from South Island?

    Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from South Island. Barajas is conveniently located just 13.6 km from Madrid’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Madrid?

    For as low as $2,502, Etihad Airways can have you in Madrid from South Island in 40h 55m. The distance between South Island and Madrid is about 19537 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Island to Madrid

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,002Average$2,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,655Average$2,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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