Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Madrid (MAD)

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Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Madrid (MAD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air China
Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,162 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,162
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at AU$1,162 found 1 hour ago
Sichuan Airlines
Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,200 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,200
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at AU$1,200 found 1 day ago
China Eastern Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,284 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,284
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Madrid, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at AU$1,284 found 1 day ago
China Southern Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,478 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,478
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at AU$1,478 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,524 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,524
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 1 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Sat, 22 Nov, priced at AU$1,524 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,607 Return, just found
AU$1,607
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at AU$1,607 just found
Qatar Airways
Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,608 Return, just found
AU$1,608
Return
just found
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at AU$1,608 just found
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,633 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$1,633
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at AU$1,633 found 22 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,676 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,676
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Sydney to Madrid, returning Fri, 28 Nov, priced at AU$1,676 found 8 hours ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 3 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
SYD
Sydney
MAD
Madrid
AU$1,782 Return, just found
AU$1,782
Return
just found
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 3 Aug from Sydney to Madrid, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at AU$1,782 just found

Alternative airports near Madrid

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas MAD. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 20 minutes. Flights from AU$1,607
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre20 min
Flights from AU$1,607

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip journey between Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) was AU$1,162. Cheap tickets don't last long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SYD to MAD?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your break, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from SYD to Madrid–Barajas Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Sydney Airport to Madrid Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SYD to MAD?
The distance is around 17 700 kilometres, so fill your carry-on bag with all the items you need to make your journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your Sydney to Madrid flight? Earplugs, a sleep mask and a neck pillow are a few essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from Mascot Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)?
Right now, no airlines offer direct flights from SYD to Madrid Airport. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stop. To get the best price and connections, lock in your fare well ahead of time.
Are Sydney Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from SYD to MAD cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$1,161
Distance
17568 km

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