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$677+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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4 Feb — 11 Feb1
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Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 January 2025.

Return from

$1,409

One-way from

$677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,836
Air China
  • Air China
  • 8/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 86h 00m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Thu 8/519:40SYD - MAD
1 stop44h 20mAir China
Fri 30/513:10MAD - SYD
1 stop41h 40mAir China
Deal found 29/1$1,409
Tue 11/321:00SYD - MAD
2 stops45h 25mHainan Airlines
Tue 25/310:55MAD - SYD
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,414
Sun 9/209:20SYD - MAD
1 stop32h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 18/210:30MAD - SYD
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/1$1,436
Thu 1/520:45SYD - MAD
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/516:40MAD - SYD
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,441
Wed 5/322:20SYD - MAD
1 stop44h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/311:05MAD - SYD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/1$1,473
Mon 3/211:20SYD - MAD
2 stops56h 15mAir Canada
Mon 10/212:20MAD - SYD
2 stops35h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 29/1$1,651
Thu 27/211:30SYD - MAD
2 stops30h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/309:50MAD - SYD
2 stops26h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,710
Sat 21/608:15SYD - MAD
1 stop44h 10mJapan Airlines
Sun 6/710:15MAD - SYD
2 stops35h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,754
Sat 8/216:20SYD - MAD
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 19/210:35MAD - SYD
2 stops34h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,815
Tue 16/921:05SYD - MAD
2 stops33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1014:45MAD - SYD
2 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,823
Thu 1/507:55SYD - MAD
1 stop42h 05mKorean Air
Fri 16/520:00MAD - SYD
1 stop26h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 29/1$1,890
Wed 5/315:15SYD - MAD
2 stops37h 30mSWISS
Wed 26/319:35MAD - SYD
2 stops25h 40mSWISS
Deal found 29/1$1,909

Find flights to Madrid within your budget

Locate flights to Madrid that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 January 2025.

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SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

19:40-08:00

1 stop44h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 30/5

13:10-14:50

1 stop41h 40m

$1,409

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

21:00-08:25

2 stops45h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/3

10:55-14:55

2 stops42h 00m

$1,414

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

09:20-08:00

1 stop32h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/2

10:30-11:00

2 stops38h 30m

$1,436

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

20:45-13:45

2 stops49h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/5

16:40-11:35

2 stops34h 55m

$1,441

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

22:20-08:30

1 stop44h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 26/3

11:05-20:50

1 stop23h 45m

$1,473

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

11:30-07:40

2 stops30h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/3

09:50-22:25

2 stops26h 35m

$1,710

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

11:20-09:35

2 stops32h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/2

07:40-09:35

3 stops39h 55m

$1,747

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/6

08:15-20:25

1 stop44h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/7

10:15-06:10

2 stops35h 55m

$1,754

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

16:20-12:10

2 stops29h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/2

10:35-06:55

2 stops34h 20m

$1,844

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

21:00-16:40

2 stops29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/3

06:10-19:05

2 stops26h 55m

$1,861

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Travel insights for flights to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Madrid takes 29 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are China Eastern, Air China and Emirates.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $800

Air China

Air China

From $641

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,400

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $908

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are Air China, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 30 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Japan Airlines and Emirates to Madrid to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,446 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Hainan Airlines
7.5
Good
34 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 early morning to late night and there are also night buses (buhos).

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.

Getting Downtown

Madrid Airport (MAD) is located 13 km from the city centre.

There are several car-rental companies with desks at the airport. Taxis are readily available.

Buses serves the Avenida de America, from where you can catch the metro. Metro travels from the airport terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station.

  • 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, Air China 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 $20, while return flights cost around $120.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $74, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    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. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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