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$532 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Madrid

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Cheapest return fare
$902
Overall average: $1,410
China Southern
Fri 8/5Thu 21/5
SYD - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$342
Typical prices: $373-$862
Air China
Tue 17/2
SYD - MAD • 1 stop
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China Southern
Cheapest • from $902 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Madrid (SYD-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Madrid

Fri, 8 May - Thu, 21 May
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 18:30
SYD
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MAD
36h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:40 - 19:40
MAD
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SYD
39h 00m
1 stop
$902China Southern
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 21 May
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 18:30
SYD
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MAD
36h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:40 - 19:40
MAD
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SYD
39h 00m
1 stop
$908China Southern
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 21 May
China Southern Logo
14:15 - 18:30
SYD
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MAD
36h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:40 - 19:40
MAD
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SYD
39h 00m
1 stop
$961China Southern
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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21:15 - 16:25
SYD
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MAD
29h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:25 - 19:20
MAD
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SYD
42h 55m
2 stops
$995Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 16:25
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MAD
29h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 19:20
MAD
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SYD
39h 25m
2 stops
$997Turkish Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 07:45
SYD
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MAD
44h 20m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:05 - 14:15
MAD
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SYD
43h 10m
1 stop
$1,002Sichuan Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:30
SYD
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MAD
41h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
20:30 - 20:20
MAD
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SYD
37h 50m
1 stop
$1,005China Southern
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 13:20
SYD
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MAD
50h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:25 - 19:20
MAD
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SYD
42h 55m
2 stops
$1,008Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 13:20
SYD
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MAD
50h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:25 - 19:20
MAD
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SYD
42h 55m
2 stops
$1,019Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Sichuan Airlines Logo
21:25 - 07:45
SYD
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MAD
44h 20m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:05 - 14:40
MAD
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SYD
41h 35m
1 stop
$1,024Sichuan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $1,280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,268 and $2,073 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$342
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Madrid

  • Are there religious services at Madrid Airport?

    At Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) there are chapels, mosques and a multi-confessional chapel. You can find the chapels in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. The mosque is located in Terminal 1, Level 2, and Terminal 4, Level 2.

  • Can I hire a car from Madrid Airport?

    At the airport, there are car hire companies available in Terminal 4. These companies include Hertz-Firefly, Avis, Sixt, Enterprise, Goldcar-InterRent and Budget.

  • Is there currency exchange at Madrid Airport?

    There is currency exchange and global exchange available at the airport. There are five Exact Change offices located in Terminal 1 and one in Terminal 3. There are seven Global Exchange offices, and you can find them all in Terminal 4.

  • Does Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) have services for people with reduced mobility?

    There is a free service available at Madrid Airport for passengers who have reduced mobility or any other disability. It is advised to contact the airport at least 48h before your flight so they can make sure everything is ready for you.

  • Are there any hotels onsite at Madrid Airport?

    While not a hotel, Madrid Airport has several Air Rooms available in Terminal 4 which can be rented out for overnight use or for a few hours in the day. Alternatively, there are a variety of hotels available near the airport.

  • Are there any hotels onsite at Sydney Airport?

    No hotels are onsite; however, for those wishing to stay close to the airport when they arrive or before they begin their flight, the Rydges Airport Hotel is our recommendation. Located just outside the international terminal, the Rydges is perfect for travellers wanting to take the stress out of journeying to the airport.

  • Which is the best airline if I am travelling on business?

    For passengers flying on business, we recommend looking at flights provided by Etihad Airways. With their different Wi-Fi bundles available and ability to make calls inflight on certain aircrafts, Etihad is perfect for those looking to work while they fly.

  • Is Madrid International Airport (MAD) a hub for specific airlines?

    Madrid Airport is a hub for Evelop Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, and Wamos Air. While none of these airlines journey to Sydney, for anyone looking to fly around Europe during their trip, we recommend looking at Ryanair for their price and variety of locations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Madrid was $342 for a one-way ticket and $902 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Madrid?

    Sydney and Madrid are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and will be arriving at Madrid Barajas.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Madrid?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Madrid from Sydney?

    Shanghai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Madrid.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Madrid, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Madrid are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $2,308 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,800 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Madrid

  • Sydney to Madrid is a long journey and requires one layover or more along the way. If you wish to freshen up prior to your flight, you can use the free public showers at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). There are showers available on Level 2 in Departures, between the check-in counters A and K. There are also some located close to Gates 31 and 51. If you need soap or a towel, you can buy some at the retail outlets.
  • Are you travelling to Madrid with your family? Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport offers family-friendly facilities to ensure a smooth journey. Children can enjoy the kids’ play areas near the check-in counters in Terminal 1 and around Gates 31, 33, 49 and 59. Throughout Terminal 1, there are also parent rooms with baby changing facilities. Each room is equipped with private nursing cubicles and changing stations. To warm up some milk for your baby, there are also microwaves.
  • Do you often use your electronic devices while travelling? At Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, there are mobile charging stations that are free to use in the international terminal. These stations provide chargers for all phones and are located on both Level 1 and 2. If you want to buy a charger, you may find them at Heynemann Tax and Duty-Free, Australia Post or WHSmith.
  • For travellers looking to journey to and from Sydney’s airport via public transport, we recommend the Sydney Airport Link train, which runs between the airport and the city throughout the day. While taxis and bus services are available, the train is generally the cheapest and quickest option from the city centre, especially for those travelling alone or as a couple.
  • For travellers looking to journey to and from Madrid’s airport via public transport, we recommend taking the Metro Line 8 which runs from Terminal 4. There is also a train service operating from Terminal 4 and bus services operating out of all terminals. For bus services, look for lines 101, 200, and EXPRÉS-203.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is the main airport servicing Sydney and much of the surrounding area. For travellers looking to stay in New South Wales, unless there is a regional airport close by, it is recommended to travel into Sydney Airport and continue the rest of the journey by land.
  • Similarly, for travellers planning to stay in the provinces surrounding Madrid, such as Guadalajara, it is recommended to travel into Madrid Airport and continue the journey on land as Madrid is the main international airport for the surrounding region.
  • There are no direct flights between Sydney and Madrid and many of the airlines flying the route have two stopovers. For those wanting to spend less time travelling and more time holidaying, we suggest looking at Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways as these airlines offer several options with only one stopover per flight.
  • For travellers looking to exchange their currency in Sydney before departing on their journey, we suggest looking at Global Exchange’s Click & Collect service. Allowing you to pre-order your currency of choice before you fly and pick it up at the airport, the Click & Collect service is a hassle-free way for travellers to exchange their money.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3516 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

8.0 ExcellentDave, Feb 2026
BKK - DXB
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Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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