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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $64 11 Dec – 16 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$64, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

15 Nov – 17 Nov: $130, found 4 days ago18 Nov – 19 Nov: $84, found 7 days ago28 Nov – 1 Dec: $112, found 3 days ago30 Nov – 30 Nov: $124, found 2 days ago5 Dec – 7 Dec: $99, found 3 days ago8 Dec – 11 Dec: $89, found 5 days ago11 Dec – 16 Dec: $64, found 2 days ago20 Dec – 22 Dec: $90, found 4 days ago21 Dec – 29 Dec: $54, found 7 days ago28 Dec – 29 Dec: $50, found 8 days ago29 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $78, found 5 days ago30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $92, found 6 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027: $100, found 7 days ago11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027: $97, found 7 days ago2 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027: $99, found 4 days ago19 May 2027 – 28 May 2027: $111, found 4 days ago10 Aug 2027 – 17 Aug 2027: $83, found 7 days ago29 Aug 2027 – 2 Sept 2027: $87, found 5 days agoNovDecAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 17 Nov$130Iberia ExpressAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 19 Nov$84RyanairAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 1 Dec$112Iberia ExpressAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 30 Nov$124VoloteaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 7 Dec$99IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 11 Dec$89IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 16 Dec$64RyanairAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 22 Dec$90RyanairAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 29 Dec$54IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 29 Dec$50IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$78IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$92IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027$100Wizz Air MaltaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027$97Wizz Air MaltaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027$99VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 May 2027 – 28 May 2027$111VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Aug 2027 – 17 Aug 2027$83VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Aug 2027 – 2 Sept 2027$87IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $50.

November 2026From $844 departure dates18 Nov – 19 Nov · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $50Cheapest seen8 departure dates28 Dec – 29 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1001 departure date10 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $971 departure date11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $991 departure date2 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $1111 departure date19 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $832 departure dates10 Aug 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $35 7 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

4 Dec: $43, found 5 days ago9 Dec: $27, found 4 days ago21 Dec: $28, found 7 days ago23 Dec: $29, found 7 days ago26 Dec: $45, found 3 days ago30 Dec: $28, found 7 days ago1 Jan 2027: $28, found 3 days ago7 Apr 2027: $35, found 2 days ago18 Apr 2027: $40, found 5 days ago21 Apr 2027: $34, found 7 days ago3 May 2027: $58, found 5 days ago4 May 2027: $34, found 5 days ago25 May 2027: $60, found 3 days ago28 May 2027: $77, found 3 days ago29 May 2027: $60, found 6 days ago20 Jun 2027: $41, found 6 days ago1 Aug 2027: $36, found 4 days ago12 Aug 2027: $62, found 2 days ago18 Aug 2027: $54, found 6 days ago25 Aug 2027: $45, found 3 days agoDecAprMayAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
4 Dec$43RyanairAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$27IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
21 Dec$28IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
23 Dec$29IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
26 Dec$45RyanairAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
30 Dec$28IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jan 2027$28IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Apr 2027$35VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Apr 2027$40IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
21 Apr 2027$34VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
3 May 2027$58Wizz Air MaltaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
4 May 2027$34VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
25 May 2027$60VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
28 May 2027$77Iberia ExpressAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
29 May 2027$60Wizz Air MaltaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jun 2027$41IberiaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
1 Aug 2027$36VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
12 Aug 2027$62VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Aug 2027$54Wizz Air MaltaAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
25 Aug 2027$45VuelingAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $27.

December 2026From $27Cheapest seen6 departure dates9 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $281 departure date1 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $343 departure dates21 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $345 departure dates4 May 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $411 departure date20 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $364 departure dates1 Aug 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$50Cheapest seen48
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$43$27+48%9
30–59 days$29$27Cheapest seen27
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

Check today's price

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