Cheap flights from Zurich to Madrid from $96 ZRH → MAD
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $307 with Ethiopian Airlines, 19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $96 with easyJet, 13 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $96, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $307, 19 Dec to 1 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $79 found in the last 7 days
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$307
19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 36 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$307 19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $105 to $190.
At $307, 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?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $307 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $377 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Air Serbia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $81 to $115.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$96
13 Dec · easyJet
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 8:15 a.m. · 48 h 25 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$96 13 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$79 2 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $68 to $177.
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 27 Nov to 13 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | $171 | Iberia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $81 | Air Europa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $79 | Air Europa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $96 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $79.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich 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 19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Madrid?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% 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 | $237 | $159 | +76% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $201 | $159 | +49% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $155 | $142 | +15% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $135 | $106 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $189 | $148 | +40% | 35 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $74 | $74 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $95 | $77 | +28% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $101 | $75 | +37% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $111 | $102 | +50% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Basel → Madrid
75 km from Zurich
$75
$232 less than flying from Zurich
15 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · BSL → MAD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Strasbourg → Madrid
148 km from Zurich
$155
$152 less than flying from Zurich
4 Dec – 6 Dec · SXB → MAD · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Memmingen → Madrid
144 km from Zurich
$162
$145 less than flying from Zurich
20 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 · FMM → MAD · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Basel → Madrid
75 km from Zurich
$49
$47 less than flying from Zurich
1 Dec · BSL → MAD · stops unknown
found 5 days ago
Strasbourg → Madrid
148 km from Zurich
$112
$16 more than flying from Zurich
23 Dec · SXB → MAD · 1 stop
found 7 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 19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027. 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 Zurich to Madrid?
The cheapest return found recently is $307 with Ethiopian Airlines, 19 Dec to 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to Madrid?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $96 with easyJet, 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $79 with Air Europa, 2 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $81 to $115.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Madrid?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $79, 2 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Madrid?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Madrid?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with easyJet on 13 Dec, takes 48 h 25 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid?
Between 27 Nov and 13 Dec, Air Europa has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Iberia on 1 and easyJet 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