Are flights to Madrid cheaper in December?

No, in December flights to Madrid are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

Is December a good time to fly to Madrid?

December is a busy time to fly to Madrid, expect higher prices and fuller flights.

What is the most popular month to travel to Madrid?

December is one of the most popular months to travel to Madrid, with high traveler volume. Book flights and accommodations well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

$274 Cheap Flights to Madrid in December 2026

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Recent round-trip flight deals to Madrid

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

10:30 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 8:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$552TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

10:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

12h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 2:45 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$557TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:05 pm - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 15mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15mnonstop

$617Iberia

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Jan 13

9:45 pm - 12:05 pmMIA Miami-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 20mnonstop

3:25 pm - 7:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-MIA Miami

10h 05mnonstop

$619Air Europa

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12

7:45 pm - 9:15 amEWR Newark-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 30mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:05 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-EWR Newark

8h 50mnonstop

$624United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

7:48 pm - 7:45 amLGA New York LaGuardia-MAD Madrid Barajas

29h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:25 pm - 2:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LGA New York LaGuardia

31h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$626United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

9:45 pm - 12:05 pmMIA Miami-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 20mnonstop

3:25 pm - 7:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-MIA Miami

10h 05mnonstop

$628Air Europa

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

3:45 pm - 12:15 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-MAD Madrid Barajas

13h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

11h 00mnonstop

$674Iberia

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12

6:00 pm - 8:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

8:55 pm - 1:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$699British Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Jan 13

8:50 pm - 10:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

12:55 pm - 4:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

12h 45mnonstop

$706British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals to Madrid

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

10:30 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 8:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$552TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

10:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

12h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 2:45 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$557TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:05 pm - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 15mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15mnonstop

$617Iberia

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Jan 13

9:45 pm - 12:05 pmMIA Miami-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 20mnonstop

3:25 pm - 7:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-MIA Miami

10h 05mnonstop

$619Air Europa

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12

7:45 pm - 9:15 amEWR Newark-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 30mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:05 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-EWR Newark

8h 50mnonstop

$624United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

7:48 pm - 7:45 amLGA New York LaGuardia-MAD Madrid Barajas

29h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:25 pm - 2:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LGA New York LaGuardia

31h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$626United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

9:45 pm - 12:05 pmMIA Miami-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 20mnonstop

3:25 pm - 7:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-MIA Miami

10h 05mnonstop

$628Air Europa

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

3:45 pm - 12:15 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-MAD Madrid Barajas

13h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

11h 00mnonstop

$674Iberia

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12

6:00 pm - 8:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

8:55 pm - 1:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$699British Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Jan 13

8:50 pm - 10:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

12:55 pm - 4:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

12h 45mnonstop

$706British Airways

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Madrid

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 20

10:05 pm - 11:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 05mnonstop

3:35 pm - 5:50 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15mnonstop

$607Air Europa

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:05 pm - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 15mnonstop

11:00 am - 1:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15mnonstop

$617Iberia

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12

7:45 pm - 9:15 amEWR Newark-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 30mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:05 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-EWR Newark

8h 50mnonstop

$624United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12

6:15 pm - 7:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 05mnonstop

9:20 am - 11:58 amMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 38mnonstop

$624Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10

7:45 pm - 9:15 amEWR Newark-MAD Madrid Barajas

7h 30mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:05 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-EWR Newark

8h 50mnonstop

$636United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 13

6:15 pm - 2:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

11h 10mnonstop

12:55 pm - 4:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

12h 45mnonstop

$697American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11

8:00 pm - 8:50 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

6h 50mnonstop

4:15 pm - 6:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-BOS Boston Logan Intl

8h 10mnonstop

$715American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

6:15 pm - 2:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

11h 10mnonstop

12:55 pm - 4:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

12h 45mnonstop

$727British Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 15

5:40 pm - 8:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 10mnonstop

12:00 pm - 2:55 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 55mnonstop

$754British Airways

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 18

7:40 pm - 9:45 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-MAD Madrid Barajas

8h 05mnonstop

12:20 pm - 4:29 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10h 09mnonstop

$945Delta

All round-trip flight deals to Madrid

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

10:30 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 8:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$552TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

10:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

12h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 2:45 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$557TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

5:25 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 8:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$565TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Jan 11

10:30 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

12h 40m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 2:45 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$574TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 10

5:25 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 3:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$583TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 26

5:25 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 3:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$588TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 13

10:30 pm - 11:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

10:20 am - 8:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$590TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

5:00 pm - 9:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

10h 55m1 stop Dublin

10:40 am - 7:29 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 49m1 stop Dublin

$599Aer Lingus

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

5:25 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 2:45 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$600TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

5:00 pm - 9:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

10h 55m1 stop Dublin

10:40 am - 7:29 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 49m1 stop Dublin

$601Aer Lingus

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to Madrid in December 2026

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What is the cheapest flight to Madrid in December?

The lowest price for a flight to Madrid in December was $17 for a one-way ticket from Palma de Mallorca and $43 for a round-trip.

How much is a flight to Madrid in December?

On average, a flight to Madrid costs $1,062. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost $43 and departed from Palma de Mallorca. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Madrid which costs $799 on average, and New York to Madrid, which costs $808 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Madrid in December?

When flying to Madrid in December, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Friday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is December the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

No, the cheapest month for flights to Madrid is February. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, with average round-trip prices of $1,082 and $981, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Madrid in December?

When flying to Madrid in December, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a layover to Madrid in December?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you save money on the route, with a 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $850 on average.

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

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below average price on the flight to Madrid, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to Madrid in December?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Madrid and the best round-trip deal found in December was $350.

Low season	January
High season	March
Cheapest flight in December	$274
Average price round-trip in December	$953
Good deal round-trip	$986
Good deal one-way	$666

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

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Are flights to Madrid cheaper in December?
No, in December flights to Madrid are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
Is December a good time to fly to Madrid?
December is a busy time to fly to Madrid, expect higher prices and fuller flights.
What is the most popular month to travel to Madrid?
December is one of the most popular months to travel to Madrid, with high traveler volume. Book flights and accommodations well in advance to secure availability. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Looking for cheap airfare to Madrid in December? In December, 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Madrid for the following prices or less: from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $506, from Miami $632.
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Be flexible within December: midweek departures and returns offers price better than weekends.
If your schedule allows, try early or late-December weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in December to find lower-demand options.
Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to your neighborhood when comparing arrival times.

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