Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from South Island to Madrid, Spain from $1,051

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MAD
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Madrid

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 21 January 2026.

Sun 8/306:05
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops49h 55m
British Airways
Thu 12/312:50
MAD
-
CHC
3 stops47h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,188
Sun 8/306:00
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops37h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/309:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,308
Thu 5/215:55
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops53h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 9/213:00
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,624
Fri 10/720:10
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/912:20
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$2,771
Sun 8/318:20
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops37h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/321:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops38h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$3,046
Sun 28/606:00
CHC
-
MAD
2 stops41h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 16/710:25
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1$3,053
Thu 5/209:15
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/209:45
MAD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$3,238
Fri 10/706:00
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops43h 50m
British Airways
Fri 11/917:30
MAD
-
CHC
3 stops44h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1$3,394
Thu 5/206:05
CHC
-
MAD
3 stops40h 55m
British Airways
Mon 9/218:05
MAD
-
CHC
3 stops41h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1$3,421
Thu 5/218:20
CHC
-
MAD
1 stop37h 35m
Emirates
Mon 9/221:45
MAD
-
CHC
1 stop28h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1$3,553

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,188

One-way from

$1,051
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 97h 00m total
  • South Island to Madrid
Search Deals
10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • South Island to Madrid
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

06:00-07:35

2 stops37h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

09:45-00:20

2 stops26h 35m

$2,308

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

15:55-09:25

2 stops53h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

13:00-13:15

2 stops36h 15m

$2,624

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 10/7

12:55-10:15

2 stops31h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/9

12:30-15:25

3 stops40h 55m

$2,926

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

18:20-19:55

2 stops37h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

21:45-00:25

2 stops38h 40m

$3,046

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 28/6

06:00-13:50

2 stops41h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 16/7

10:25-08:40

2 stops36h 15m

$3,053

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

09:15-12:50

3 stops39h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

09:45-00:10

2 stops26h 25m

$3,238

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Fri 10/7

06:00-15:50

3 stops43h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/9

17:30-00:20

3 stops44h 50m

$3,394

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:05-11:00

3 stops40h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

18:05-23:55

3 stops41h 50m

$3,421

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

18:20-19:55

1 stop37h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

21:45-14:00

1 stop28h 15m

$3,553

ChristchurchMadrid

CHC - MAD

CHCMAD

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

06:05-06:15

3 stops36h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

11:25-13:15

2 stops37h 50m

$3,618

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/1

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from South Island to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from South Island with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Madrid
No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

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 21 January 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
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 $2,308, Etihad Airways can have you in Madrid from South Island in 37h 35m. 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.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Island to Madrid

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Auckland to Madrid flights
Wellington to Madrid flights
Christchurch to Madrid flights

Top 2 airlines flying from South Island to Madrid

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,072Average$2,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest$2,748Average$2,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Island to Madrid?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Madrid from South Island today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Island to Madrid?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from South Island to Madrid for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Island to Madrid with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Island to Madrid with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Island to Madrid become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.