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Cheap flights from South Island to Madrid, Spain from $1,465

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MAD
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Madrid

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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 25 March 2026.

Sat 6/616:05
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/617:30
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,139
Sun 26/406:30
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/511:05
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,233
Sun 26/406:30
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/509:05
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,273
Sun 26/406:30
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops47h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/521:50
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops39h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,449
Sat 21/1114:10
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops42h 00m
Air China
Tue 24/1112:20
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops45h 50m
Air China
Deal found 24/3$2,477
Tue 5/506:20
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/510:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,604
Sat 25/406:30
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops47h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/521:50
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops40h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,724

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 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,139

One-way from

$1,638
6/6-14/6
  • 6/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 50m total
  • South Island to Madrid
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • South Island to Madrid
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

10:10-21:00

2 stops44h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 14/6

17:30-13:25

2 stops57h 55m

$2,141

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

06:30-19:40

2 stops47h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/5

21:50-23:05

3 stops39h 15m

$2,487
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

06:30-08:10

2 stops35h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/5

21:50-16:25

3 stops32h 35m

$2,708

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

06:30-19:40

2 stops47h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/5

21:50-23:55

2 stops40h 05m

$2,724

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

06:20-08:10

2 stops35h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/5

21:50-16:25

3 stops32h 35m

$2,724

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

06:10-19:40

2 stops47h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/5

21:50-23:55

2 stops40h 05m

$2,738

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

08:20-13:30

2 stops39h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/5

15:25-12:55

2 stops35h 30m

$3,038

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

16:35-20:20

2 stops37h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 14/6

15:25-12:55

1 stop35h 30m

$3,067
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Thu 16/7

18:50-14:15

2 stops29h 25m

$1,465

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 17/7

21:00-21:00

2 stops58h 00m

$1,504

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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 25 March 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
3,542 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 $2,487, Etihad Airways can have you in Madrid from South Island in 47h 10m. The distance between South Island and Madrid is about 19537 km.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Madrid?

    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$2,073Average$2,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,748Average$3,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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