What's the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

Brokepackr's data shows January-March and November offer the lowest fares to Madrid. As Spain's biggest hub, MAD has excellent year-round connections from the Americas and across Europe.

How much does 30 days in Madrid cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,800-2,300 USD for 30 days in Madrid. Madrid is 10-15% cheaper than Barcelona for accommodation according to our hostel price data.

How do I get around Madrid on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends the Metro ($1.50-2/ride) — extensive and fast. Get a 10-ride Metrobus ticket for discounts. Central Madrid is walkable — budget comfortable shoes, not transit passes.

Brokepackr · Flights · Madrid · from Santiago

Cheap Flights to Madrid
from Santiago

Median: $‍1,266 round-tripBest month: FebruaryLatin America

At a glance

Santiago → Madrid

Round-trip: $‍1,266

Daily budget: $‍94

Best month: February (50% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Madrid from Santiago

Average round-trip prices by month from Santiago (SCL)

$1038

Jan

$1013

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Feb

$1076

Mar

$1165

Apr

$1241

May

$1456

Jun

$1520

Jul

$1494

Aug

$1203

Sep

$1140

Oct

$1038

Nov

$1076

Dec

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Daily Budget

30-day Madrid budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)$‍35/day

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Local transport$‍14/day

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Food$‍38/day

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Drinks$‍3/day

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Activities$‍4/day

Total · 30 days$‍‌2,820

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr$‍66/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr$‍122/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr$‍226+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Santiago: Median round-trip is $‍1,266. Book in February to save 50%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

MAD

Madrid-Barajas

Madrid · Biggest hub — best transatlantic and Latin America connections

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into MAD (Madrid-Barajas) for the widest international connections to Madrid.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_required	None days	No
TW	visa_free	90 days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No
MX	visa_free	90 days	No

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