Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona from $35 MAD → BCN
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest return found recently is $64 with Ryanair, 11 Dec – 16 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Vueling, 7 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $35, Vueling, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $64, 11 Dec to 16 Dec
- Usual return price
- $83 to $100
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $50 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, Volotea
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $83 to $100.
Cheapest return found recently
$64
11 Dec – 16 Dec · Ryanair
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · Return leaves 9:25 p.m. · 6 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Ibiza Airport (IBZ) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$101
11 Dec – 16 Dec · Volotea
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · Return leaves 8:35 p.m. · 2 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Madrid to Barcelona
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$64 11 Dec – 16 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$50 28 Dec – 29 Decfound 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 $50 to $85.
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 18 departure dates from 15 Nov to 29 Aug 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
122 fares on 18 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 17 Nov | $130 | Iberia Express | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 19 Nov | $84 | Ryanair | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 1 Dec | $112 | Iberia Express | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Nov | $124 | Volotea | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 7 Dec | $99 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec | $89 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 16 Dec | $64 | Ryanair | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 22 Dec | $90 | Ryanair | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 29 Dec | $54 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 29 Dec | $50 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $78 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $92 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $100 | Wizz Air Malta | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $97 | Wizz Air Malta | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | $99 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 | $111 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Aug 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 | $83 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Aug 2027 – 2 Sept 2027 | $87 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $50.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iberia, Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia Express, Wizz Air Malta, Volotea.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $33 to $55.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$35
7 Apr 2027 · Vueling
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$35
7 Apr 2027 · Vueling
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Madrid to Barcelona
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$35 7 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$27 9 Decfound 4 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 $27 to $33.
At $35, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
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 20 departure dates from 4 Dec to 25 Aug 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 7 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
21 fares on 20 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec | $43 | Ryanair | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $27 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $28 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $29 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $45 | Ryanair | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $28 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $28 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Apr 2027 | $35 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Apr 2027 | $40 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Apr 2027 | $34 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 May 2027 | $58 | Wizz Air Malta | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 May 2027 | $34 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 May 2027 | $60 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 May 2027 | $77 | Iberia Express | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 May 2027 | $60 | Wizz Air Malta | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jun 2027 | $41 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Aug 2027 | $36 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Aug 2027 | $62 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Aug 2027 | $54 | Wizz Air Malta | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Aug 2027 | $45 | Vueling | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $27.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iberia, Vueling, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Iberia Express.
Premium cabin fares from Madrid to Barcelona
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 11 Dec – 16 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Madrid to Barcelona?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 32% 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 | $114 | $73 | +47% | 47 |
| 7–13 days | $104 | $73 | +34% | 44 |
| 14–29 days | $80 | $69 | +3% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $78 | $50 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $85 | $58 | +10% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $93 | $85 | +20% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $97 | $83 | +25% | 48 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 14 to 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $43 | $27 | +48% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $29 | $27 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $34 | $28 | +17% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $38 | $31 | +31% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $33 | $29 | +14% | 49 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Madrid → Girona
85 km from Barcelona
$298
$234 more than flying to Barcelona
4 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 · MAD → GRO · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 16 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 Madrid to Barcelona?
The cheapest return found recently is $64 with Ryanair, 11 Dec to 16 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $50 with Iberia, 28 Dec to 29 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $83 to $100.
How much is a one-way flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $35 with Vueling, 7 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $27 with Iberia, 9 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $33 to $55.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $50, 28 Dec to 29 Dec, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $27, 9 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $101 with Volotea, 11 Dec to 16 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $35 with Vueling, 7 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Vueling on 7 Apr 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona?
Between 15 Nov and 29 Aug 2027, Iberia has the cheapest return on 7 of the 18 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 3 and Vueling on 3. Between 4 Dec and 25 Aug 2027, Iberia has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 20 departure dates we hold, Vueling on 7 and Wizz Air Malta on 3.
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
