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$664+ 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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

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 18 April 2025.

Return from

$1,349

One-way from

$664

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,196
Air China
  • Air China
  • 20/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 45m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($79 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 18 April 2025.

Tue 20/519:40SYD - MAD
1 stop25h 05mAir China
Thu 5/617:30MAD - SYD
1 stop37h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/4$1,353
Thu 8/521:15SYD - MAD
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/516:40MAD - SYD
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,419
Thu 23/1021:55SYD - MAD
2 stops45h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1117:50MAD - SYD
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,623
Mon 2/620:30SYD - MAD
1 stop44h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 20/611:05MAD - SYD
1 stop41h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/4$1,675
Mon 20/1019:05SYD - MAD
2 stops56h 40mSWISS
Sun 9/1110:05MAD - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSWISS
Deal found 17/4$1,755
Sat 14/608:55SYD - MAD
1 stop43h 30mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/712:30MAD - SYD
1 stop33h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,845
Mon 3/1116:10SYD - MAD
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Tue 11/1118:25MAD - SYD
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4$1,849
Thu 8/514:40SYD - MAD
2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 25/510:25MAD - SYD
2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,901
Mon 3/1115:15SYD - MAD
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1111:05MAD - SYD
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,931
Wed 29/1010:20SYD - MAD
3 stops57h 15mAir Canada
Mon 10/1112:15MAD - SYD
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$2,011
Sun 27/410:20SYD - MAD
2 stops53h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/511:15MAD - SYD
2 stops59h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,050
Wed 25/620:20SYD - MAD
1 stop44h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 4/811:05MAD - SYD
1 stop43h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,071

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

19:40-12:45

1 stop25h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/6

17:30-14:50

1 stop37h 20m

$1,353

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

21:15-13:45

2 stops48h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 22/5

16:40-20:00

2 stops43h 20m

$1,419

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

21:55-16:50

2 stops27h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 27/10

14:55-19:45

2 stops42h 50m

$1,623

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

20:30-08:40

1 stop44h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/6

11:05-12:35

1 stop41h 30m

$1,675

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

14:05-18:45

2 stops36h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/6

19:35-10:25

2 stops30h 50m

$1,783

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

08:55-20:25

1 stop43h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/7

12:30-06:20

1 stop33h 50m

$1,845

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

14:40-19:55

2 stops37h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 25/5

10:25-05:20

2 stops34h 55m

$1,901

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

11:10-08:50

1 stop30h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 28/10

11:25-07:15

1 stop33h 50m

$1,931

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

10:20-11:15

2 stops33h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 24/10

12:15-08:35

2 stops35h 20m

$2,011

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

11:20-09:00

2 stops30h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/10

11:15-08:00

2 stops35h 45m

$2,046

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 15 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 27 hours 55 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 Etihad Airways.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $817

Air China

Air China

From $643

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $962

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,437

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are Air China, China Eastern and Japan 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 18 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, KLM and SWISS 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,581 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

FAQs about flying to Madrid

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 $25, while return flights cost around $35.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $164, however they can be found for as little as $22.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 20 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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