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$1,109+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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26 Dec — 2 Jan1
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Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2024

Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 December 2024.

Return from

$1,953

One-way from

$1,109

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,972
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 20m total
  • Auckland to Madrid
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Auckland to Madrid
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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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 21 December 2024.

Sun 22/1213:20AKL - MAD
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/1210:45MAD - AKL
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,569
Sun 22/1213:15AKL - MAD
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1221:40MAD - AKL
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$5,133
Sat 21/1201:40AKL - MAD
2 stops48h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 30/1221:30MAD - AKL
2 stops50h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/12$7,153

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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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 December 2024.

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AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

11:10-07:40

2 stops56h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/3

09:50-00:40

2 stops26h 50m

$1,953

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/4

07:45-13:30

3 stops39h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/6

17:30-11:25

2 stops31h 55m

$1,955

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

19:30-12:45

1 stop27h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/6

13:10-17:30

1 stop42h 20m

$1,996

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

06:00-07:40

2 stops37h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/3

09:50-00:05

2 stops26h 15m

$2,038

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/1

16:55-10:15

1 stop29h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 26/1

13:00-09:25

1 stop32h 25m

$2,068

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

22:00-08:00

1 stop46h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/3

10:30-16:35

1 stop42h 05m

$2,118

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

13:15-21:00

1 stop41h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/6

12:45-02:45

2 stops28h 00m

$2,534

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

15:35-19:50

3 stops40h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/3

21:40-15:20

2 stops29h 40m

$3,052

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/1

22:10-12:15

2 stops50h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 16/1

11:00-16:15

2 stops41h 15m

$3,805

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

19:55-11:15

3 stops49h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 16/7

12:45-16:50

3 stops42h 05m

$4,236

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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 Auckland to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

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 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Madrid takes 36 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in New Zealand 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 Auckland to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Madrid are Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and Air China.

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 21 December 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
38 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
835 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Madrid climate

Madrid’s climate is temperate Mediterranean. The summer months, when most travellers take cheap flights to Madrid, are very hot with temperatures of about 30 degrees Celsius. Sometimes, temperatures soar to 40 degrees. It’s a dry heat; humidity is not a problem in Madrid. Winters are cold; average temperatures hit the 9-degree mark.

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 6am-1.30am and night buses (buhos) run from 11.30pm to 5.30am.

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.

What is good to know if travelling to Madrid?

  • There are several ways to save some money while visiting Madrid. The tourist pass and the Madrid Card gives unlimited use of public transport during a specified period. 
  • See Madrid by cable car. You can catch the cable car from Pintor Rosales Avenue, in the Parque del Oeste, and glide along to the Casa de Campo Park. The fare is about €4 return. 
  • El Rastro is the most popular open-air flea market in Madrid. It’s held every Sunday and public holiday. Location: between Plaza Mayor, La Latina and Puerta de Toledo. 
  • Bull-fighting – Madrid attracts the best matadors in Spain. If you are interested, try to time cheap flights to Madrid during May and June. The San Isidro bullfight festival starts on May 15. San Isidro is the male patron saint of Madrid. His day is marked with local pilgrimages, fairs and bullfights. 
  • The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is a lesser-known jewel in a city of world-class museums and galleries. The monastery was built in the 16th century for aristocratic nuns. As young girls entered the convent they brought with them a dowry that often included works of art. Works by Breughel, Rubens and Titian adorn the walls. 
  • The Church of San Nicolás de los Servitas is the oldest church in Madrid, parts of which date back to the 11th century. An exhibition in the small chapel tells the story of Madrid’s early history when the Moors ruled. 
  • Corral de la Moreria is one of the best places to see flamenco.
  • When is the best time to fly to Madrid?

    Peak Season: May to September is high season, when most travellers arrive on cheap flights to Madrid.  Off Season:  The winter months are, in general, low season.  Shoulder Season:  The spring and autumn months are good times to seek cheap flights to Madrid. There won’t be as many fellow tourists and the cost of flights and accommodation will be cheaper.

  • 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, Hainan Airlines 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 $24, while return flights cost around $1,796.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $1,022, however they can be found for as little as $1,013.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (36 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have rental cars?

    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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