Choose up to 4 origin airports
Enter a location to see nearby airports
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals
Cheap Flights to Madrid
| Most popular in | January | High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | R10 380 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R7 392 | From Johannesburg to Madrid |
Cheapest prices for Madrid flights by month
January
R11 461
February
R8 703
March
R8 596
April
R8 886
May
R8 672
June
R9 358
July
R9 358
August
R10 379
September
R9 968
October
R9 343
November
R8 916
December
R10 715
March is currently the cheapest month to fly to Madrid. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to Madrid?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
+45.0%
+30.0%
+15.0%
Base
|
Price
|
R7 935 - R10 825
|
|
Temperature
|
11 - 33 °C
|
|
Rainfall
|
9 - 65 mm
|
Peak season
Madrid is a go-to place for most of the year thanks to its warm weather. July and August are the busiest times and also the hardest for finding cheap flights to Madrid. You’ll find that early Spring and late Autumn are a lot quieter and also cheaper on accommodation and for flight tickets too, making them ideal times to visit the city.
If there are any festivals or events on then make sure to book your flights to Madrid in advance to save yourself from overpaying on flight tickets. The 15th of May is when the feast of San Isidro begins. It’s Madrid’s biggest holiday and will force the prices of flights and accommodation to sky rocket so be sure to secure your flight tickets as early as possible.
Off season
October through to April is normally the quieter periods of the year, although October is still lovely and warm but with a fraction of the tourists there. It’s still advisable to book your flights to Madrid early, especially if you want to grab a bargain. Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be hard times to find cheap flights to Madrid but if you pre-plan and book early you should find a good deal.
When is the best time to book flights to Madrid?
The price you pay for your flight to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
60
Days before departure
0
Which day is cheapest to fly to Madrid?
The cheapest day to fly to Madrid is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Madrid flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
How long is the flight to Madrid?
Flights from London to Madrid: 2 hours 30 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Madrid: 2 hours 40 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Madrid: 2 hours 25 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid: 2 hours 38 minutes
Which airlines operate flights to Madrid?
Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian, Iberia, British Airways and Air Europa are just some of the many airlines that offer cheap flights to Madrid. With so much choice it can be difficult to decide who to book with so your best bet is to compare a couple and see what weighs out best value for you. During the peak summer months Ryanair are known for charging more for checked in baggage, so take that into consideration when you notice cheap flight tickets. Norwegian provide free WiFi for the duration of their flights to Madrid and British Airways offer complimentary snacks and beverages so it’s worth having a quick check to see what will benefit you most.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
A frequent, reliable and cheap option is to jump on the Expres Aeropuerto. It’s a bus which runs very regularly from the arrival Terminals at the airport for a low cost. However, it only makes 2 or 3 stops during its journey so you’ll have to then jump on the metro to get to your final destination. If you’re not carrying lots of luggage then this might not be a problem but if you have a couple of suitcases then this can be quite bothersome after your flights to Madrid.
A much easier method, although more expensive, is to get the metro directly from the airport to the centre of the city. Again you might need to transfer once or twice depending on where you are needing to end up but it’s a much faster and convenient way to travel. Lastly, you can get a taxi from outside of the airport although this will be a lot more money than the bus or metro. If you have a few friends travelling with you though then you can split the fare and make this more reasonable.
Alternative, similarly priced destinations
Find the best prices for you!
Prices found by our users for local departures to Madrid
Other local departures to Madrid
Cheapest flights to Spain
Popular flight searches
Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers
- Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg
- Flights from South Africa to Barbados
- Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
- Flights from Nelspruit to George
- Flights from Cape Town to USA
- Flights from Durban to Dubai
- Flights from Cape Town to Birmingham
- Flights from Johannesburg to George
- Flights from Durban to Bangkok