Cheap flights from Madrid to Zurich from $79 MAD → ZRH
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest return found recently is $211 with SWISS, 14 Nov – 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $79 with Iberia, 19 Oct 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $79, Iberia, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $211, 14 Nov to 14 Nov
- Usual return price
- $202 to $233
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $178 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iberia, SWISS, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $202 to $233.
Cheapest return found recently
$211
14 Nov – 14 Nov · SWISS
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 10:05 a.m. · Return leaves 4:20 p.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$211
14 Nov – 14 Nov · SWISS
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 10:05 a.m. · Return leaves 4:20 p.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$211 14 Nov – 14 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$178 16 Nov – 23 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $102 to $234.
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 7 departure dates from 14 Nov to 5 Jan 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 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
57 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 14 Nov | $211 | SWISS | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 23 Nov | $178 | Edelweiss Air | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 8 Dec | $295 | Air Europa | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Dec | $193 | Air Serbia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 29 Dec | $225 | Air Europa | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 18 Dec | $237 | Air Europa | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $229 | Air Europa | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $178.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Europa, SWISS, Edelweiss Air, Air Serbia.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$79
19 Oct 2027 · Iberia
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$79
19 Oct 2027 · Iberia
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$79 19 Oct 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 16 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $45 to $84.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2027 | $84 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Oct 2027 | $79 | Iberia | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Zurich Airport (ZRH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2027 is the cheapest month — from $79.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iberia.
Premium cabin fares from Madrid to Zurich
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 14 Nov – 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Madrid to Zurich?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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 | $234 | $161 | +67% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $178 | $110 | +27% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $198 | $110 | +41% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $140 | $102 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 60–89 days | $146 | $102 | +4% | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $142 | +11% | 17 |
| 180+ days | $150 | $149 | +7% | 29 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 27 days of one-way prices, 16 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Madrid → Basel
75 km from Zurich
$89
$122 less than flying to Zurich
18 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 · MAD → BSL · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Madrid → Strasbourg
148 km from Zurich
$277
$66 more than flying to Zurich
24 Dec – 28 Dec · MAD → SXB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Madrid → Basel
75 km from Zurich
$35
$44 less than flying to Zurich
24 Dec · MAD → BSL · nonstop
found 6 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 14 Nov – 14 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 Madrid to Zurich?
The cheapest return found recently is $211 with SWISS, 14 Nov to 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $178 with Edelweiss Air, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $202 to $233.
How much is a one-way flight from Madrid to Zurich?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $79 with Iberia, 19 Oct 2027, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Zurich?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $178, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 5 days ago. October 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $79, 19 Oct 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Zurich?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Madrid to Zurich?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $211 with SWISS, 14 Nov to 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $79 with Iberia, 19 Oct 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Zurich?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iberia on 19 Oct 2027, takes 2 h 20 min from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Madrid to Zurich?
Between 14 Nov and 5 Jan 2027, Air Europa has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, SWISS on 1 and Edelweiss Air 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