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$359+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAD
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Madrid

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/183:06 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop12h 29m
British Airways
Tue 10/271:15 pm
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop15h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 3/6$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/138:55 pm
CMH
-
MAD
2 stops53h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 11/241:45 pm
MAD
-
CMH
2 stops24h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$669
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1812:35 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop11h 35m
Iberia
Tue 10/277:25 pm
MAD
-
CMH
2 stops31h 19m
Iberia
Deal found 3/6$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/127:05 am
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2811:15 am
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop13h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$700
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:00 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop10h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2810:25 am
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop13h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/201:00 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Wed 4/291:35 pm
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop15h 47m
British Airways
Deal found 3/9$705
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1310:17 am
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/2412:00 pm
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$706
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/135:30 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop32h 30m
KLM
Tue 11/246:00 am
MAD
-
CMH
2 stops16h 51m
KLM
Deal found 3/8$707
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:00 am
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop20h 55m
KLM
Sun 10/42:35 pm
MAD
-
CMH
1 stop13h 34m
KLM
Deal found 3/9$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:00 pm
CMH
-
MAD
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Wed 4/291:05 pm
MAD
-
CMH
2 stops17h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$712

Find flight deals from Columbus to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$700
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$682
From Columbus to Madrid Barajas
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Madrid that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Sun 4/12

7:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/28

11:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$700

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/29

1:05 pm-12:43 am

2 stops17h 38m

$712

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Sun 4/12

5:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/28

10:35 am-9:03 pm

2 stops16h 28m

$751

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Wed 4/22

12:49 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/3

12:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops17h 45m

$794

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Tue 5/5

10:36 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 29m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/3

1:30 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops31h 58m

$800
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Tue 5/5

11:56 am-5:35 am

1 stop11h 39m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/3

3:25 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$815

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Sat 8/1

7:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop30h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/10

12:45 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$870
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Sat 8/1

7:40 pm-6:50 am

2 stops29h 10m

$482

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Sat 8/1

7:40 pm-6:50 am

2 stops29h 10m

$502

ColumbusMadrid

CMH - MAD

CMHMAD

Columbus

Tue 3/24

11:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

$503

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Madrid. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Madrid, you should look to book at least 7 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Madrid?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Madrid (average of $438). Flying from Columbus to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated March 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andIberia from Columbus to Madrid. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,416 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,133 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Madrid, you will be flying into Barajas. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city. Barajas is the only Madrid airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 4 airlines have flights to Madrid Barajas from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Madrid?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Madrid in 11h. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Columbus and Madrid are separated by a distance of 4026 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Madrid is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $482 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Iberia, starting at $488 and $506 round-trip. British Airways is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Madrid?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Madrid (average of $438). Flying from Columbus to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Madrid

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$482Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$488Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$506Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$536Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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