Cheap flights from Barcelona to Madrid from $35 BCN, YJB → MAD, XOC
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Sants Railway Station (YJB) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Atocha Railway St. (XOC)
The cheapest return found recently is $163 with Vueling, 15 Nov – 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 15 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $35, Iberia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $163, 15 Nov to 18 Nov
- Usual return price
- $86 to $122
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $59 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Euroairlines, Volotea
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $86 to $122.
Cheapest return found recently
$163
15 Nov – 18 Nov · Vueling
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · Return leaves 7:10 a.m. · 28 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), Ibiza Airport (IBZ) · 15 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$269
15 Nov – 18 Nov · Vueling
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 6:35 p.m. · Return leaves 12:15 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Barcelona to Madrid
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$163 15 Nov – 18 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$59 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027found 8 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 $43 to $81.
At $163, 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 14 departure dates from 13 Nov to 14 Oct 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
144 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 14 Nov | $93 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 16 Nov | $127 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 18 Nov | $136 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 26 Nov | $115 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 7 Dec | $80 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 28 Nov | $102 | Volotea | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 8 Dec | $124 | Volotea | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 22 Dec | $78 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 29 Dec | $85 | Air Europa | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 31 Jan 2027 | $91 | Iberia | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $59 | Iberia | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 | $91 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 | $88 | Iberia | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Oct 2027 – 20 Oct 2027 | $149 | Air Europa | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $59.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Vueling, Iberia, Volotea, Air Europa.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $35 to $49.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$35
15 May 2027 · Iberia
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$35
15 May 2027 · Iberia
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Barcelona to Madrid
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$35 15 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$33 8 May 2027found 3 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 $28 to $46.
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 12 departure dates from 18 Apr 2027 to 1 Nov 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 15 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2027 | $50 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 May 2027 | $34 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 May 2027 | $35 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $33 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 May 2027 | $36 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $35 | Iberia | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 May 2027 | $41 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jul 2027 | $45 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Jul 2027 | $49 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Aug 2027 | $47 | Vueling | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Oct 2027 | $73 | Wizz Air Malta | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov 2027 | $66 | Air Europa | Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $33.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Vueling, Iberia, Wizz Air Malta, Air Europa.
Premium cabin fares from Barcelona 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 15 Nov – 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Barcelona to Madrid?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 41% 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 | $128 | $78 | +71% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $91 | $78 | +21% | 38 |
| 14–29 days | $81 | $76 | +8% | 44 |
| 30–59 days | $75 | $43 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $84 | $43 | +12% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $95 | $83 | +27% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $89 | $66 | +19% | 49 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 49 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 18 Nov. 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 Barcelona to Madrid?
The cheapest return found recently is $163 with Vueling, 15 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $59 with Iberia, 4 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $86 to $122.
How much is a one-way flight from Barcelona to Madrid?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 15 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $33 with Vueling, 8 May 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $35 to $49.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Madrid?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $59, 4 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $33, 8 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Barcelona to Madrid?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $269 with Vueling, 15 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $35 with Iberia, 15 May 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Madrid?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iberia on 15 May 2027, takes 1 h 25 min from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Barcelona to Madrid?
Between 13 Nov and 14 Oct 2027, Vueling has the cheapest return on 7 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Iberia on 3 and Volotea on 2. Between 18 Apr 2027 and 1 Nov 2027, Vueling has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Iberia on 1 and Wizz Air Malta 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
