Cheap flights from Alicante to Madrid from $26 ALC → MAD
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $177 with Air Europa, 1 Dec – 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $26 with Iberia, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $26, Iberia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $177, 1 Dec to 1 Dec
- Usual return price
- $118 to $119
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $104 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $118 to $119.
Cheapest return found recently
$177
1 Dec – 1 Dec · Air Europa
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:00 a.m. · Return leaves 3:10 p.m. · 4 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$206
1 Dec – 1 Dec · Air Europa
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 12:35 p.m. · Return leaves 4:20 p.m. · 2 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$177 1 Dec – 1 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$104 11 Dec – 18 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $53 to $95.
At $177, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 20 Nov to 31 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
36 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 23 Nov | $125 | Air Europa | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $119 | Vueling | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 18 Dec | $118 | Air Europa | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 18 Dec | $104 | Air Europa | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $118 | Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $104.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $25 to $29.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$26
2 Feb 2027 · Iberia
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · 1 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$26
2 Feb 2027 · Iberia
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · 1 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$26 2 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$23 25 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $22 to $35.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 25 Dec to 26 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec | $23 | Iberia | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Feb 2027 | $26 | Iberia | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $28 | Iberia | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Jul 2027 | $30 | Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum | Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $23.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iberia, Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum.
Premium cabin fares from Alicante to Madrid
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Alicante to Madrid?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $89 | $53 | +44% | 43 |
| 7–13 days | $94 | $62 | +52% | 37 |
| 14–29 days | $93 | $55 | +50% | 44 |
| 30–59 days | $90 | $73 | +45% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $86 | $70 | +39% | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $63 | $57 | +2% | 31 |
| 180+ days | $62 | $62 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $30 | $23 | +36% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $22 | $22 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $31 | $22 | +41% | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $28 | $26 | +27% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $26 | $26 | +18% | 38 |
| 180+ days | $26 | $26 | +18% | 38 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Valencia → Madrid
125 km from Alicante
$203
$26 more than flying from Alicante
7 Dec – 7 Dec · VLC → MAD · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Valencia → Madrid
125 km from Alicante
$26
The same price as flying from Alicante
4 Feb 2027 · VLC → MAD · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Murcia → Madrid
70 km from Alicante
$164
$138 more than flying from Alicante
20 Nov · RMU → MAD · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 1 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Alicante to Madrid?
The cheapest return found recently is $177 with Air Europa, 1 Dec to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $104 with Air Europa, 11 Dec to 18 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $118 to $119.
How much is a one-way flight from Alicante to Madrid?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $26 with Iberia, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $23 with Iberia, 25 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $25 to $29.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Alicante to Madrid?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $104, 11 Dec to 18 Dec, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $23, 25 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Alicante to Madrid?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Alicante to Madrid?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $206 with Air Europa, 1 Dec to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $26 with Iberia, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Madrid?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iberia on 2 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 15 min from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Alicante to Madrid?
Between 20 Nov and 31 Dec, Air Europa has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Vueling on 1 and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum on 1. Between 25 Dec and 26 Jul 2027, Iberia has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
