Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona

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Cheapest round-trip flights $102
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $102
Cheapest one-way flight $51
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $51
Last-minute weekend getaway $108
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $108
Cheapest business class flights $351
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $351
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $50–105
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $115–210

Popular airlines from Madrid to Barcelona

  • Iberia
    Nonstop
    from $102
    Typical price: $90–190
    82 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
    16 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Air Europa
    Nonstop
    from $93
    Typical price: $100–230
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
    73 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Tap Air Portugal
    64 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Air France
    from $4,218
    Typical price: $4,150–5,900
    53 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • British Airways
    from $320
    Typical price: $465–1,000
    34 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $212
    Typical price: $295–540
    25 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid Spain 34 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    Valencia Spain 3 hr 33 min 182 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 14 min 163 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid Spain 2 hr 19 min 107 mi

Popular airports near Barcelona

  • Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
    Barcelona Spain 22 min 7 mi
  • Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
    Girona Spain 1 hr 7 min 47 mi
  • Reus Airport (REU)
    Reus Spain 1 hr 19 min 54 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    Valencia Spain 3 hr 40 min 191 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Barcelona

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $50 to $105.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $102. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $102, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $93, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $4,218, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $320, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $212, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona starts at $102 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $51 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Barcelona.
Apr–Oct is peak travel season in Barcelona. Spring (May–Jun) brings the popular Sónar electronic music festival (Jun) and Verbena de Sant Juan (Jun 23), celebrated with fireworks and beach bonfires. Summer (Jul–Aug) can be hot and humid. The Grec Festival (Jul) features theater, dance, music and other performing arts.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Barcelona.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madrid to Barcelona really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madrid to Barcelona.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 82 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

In terms of flights, Air Europa is the most popular. Air Europa offers 14 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona are:
  • Tap Air Portugal offers 64 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • Air France offers 53 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • British Airways offers 34 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • Lufthansa offers 25 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madrid and Barcelona.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $102. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $51.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $102, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $93, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $4,218, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $320, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $212, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
  • There are 82 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Barcelona at price $108 is offered by Iberia from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
  • There are 82 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at $102 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Iberia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Barcelona, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at $351 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Iberia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at $102 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Barcelona, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madrid and Barcelona starts at $108 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Iberia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Barcelona at price $108 is offered by Iberia from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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