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$101+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAD
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Madrid Barajas are usually found in January or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/132:45 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 25m
Iberia
Thu 8/208:45 am
MAD
-
ZRH
Nonstop2h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 7/27$189
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:10 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/209:40 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$190
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:30 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 25m
Air Europa
Sat 9/127:50 am
MAD
-
ZRH
Nonstop2h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 7/24$191
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/77:40 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 25m
Iberia
Sun 11/158:45 am
MAD
-
ZRH
Nonstop2h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 7/26$192
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:10 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop20h 30m
Air Serbia
Mon 9/76:45 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Air Serbia
Deal found 7/25$193
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:35 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop12h 10m
easyJet
Wed 9/99:10 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 45m
easyJet
Deal found 7/27$194
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:40 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop15h 00m
Air Serbia
Sun 10/2512:20 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 7/28$195
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1310:50 am
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop11h 35m
easyJet
Tue 10/2011:20 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 55m
easyJet
Deal found 7/28$196
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:30 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 25m
Air Europa
Sun 8/237:50 am
MAD
-
ZRH
Nonstop2h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 7/25$197
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/189:35 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop12h 10m
easyJet
Wed 9/2310:55 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 7/24$198
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/189:35 pm
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop12h 10m
easyJet
Tue 9/2210:15 am
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop9h 35m
easyJet
Deal found 7/28$199
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/249:30 am
ZRH
-
MAD
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/279:35 pm
MAD
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$200

Find flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Vueling Global)

One-way from

$101
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-Madrid Barajas flights.
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From Zurich to Madrid Barajas
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One-way flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 9/1

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/12

7:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$191

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Mon 10/26

1:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/30

10:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$193

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 9/12

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 8/13

11:05 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 9/13

7:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 9/12

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

7:30 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$220

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 11/4

6:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/9

2:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$262

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 11/18

1:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/23

9:10 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$277
Cheapest one-way

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-11:20 am

1 stop14h 30m

$105

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 11/3

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$108

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Mon 9/14

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$108

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Madrid

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Madrid in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Madrid, you should look to book at least 47 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 Zurich to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Madrid (average of $184). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zurich to Madrid at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 69% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Zurich to Madrid. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to Madrid flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Madrid?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Madrid flights typically cost between $199 and $375 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $188 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 23-Jan 25).

The best insider tips for Zurich to Madrid flights

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Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

US-born but now based in Spain, Lori's visited 60 countries---and written about them for publications like CNN, Forbes, The Points Guy, NBC, and TripAdvisor. She loves combining affordable adventures with luxury travel experiences and feels equally at home salsa dancing in Colombia, sipping wine in a French castle, or backpacking through Malaysia.

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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 July 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Madrid, such as SWISS,Air Europa, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
629 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,259 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

    If you wish to fly to Madrid from Zurich, then you need to book flights from Zurich to Madrid Barajas. There are 14 flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Barajas (MAD) per day to choose from. Flights to Madrid from Zurich are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas typically takes.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Madrid flight route?

    Within the past month, 12 users have taken a look at flights from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Madrid?

    There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to Madrid in 2h 25m. Fly via Air Europa to get the fastest option. There are 770 mi between Zurich and Madrid. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Madrid round-trip from $119. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $145, and Iberia, from $158. Air Europa is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Madrid one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Iberia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $80 and $84 on Air Europa and SWISS, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Madrid?

    Consider Edelweiss Air (100%), Japan Airlines (90%) or Air Nostrum (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Madrid.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to Madrid? While on average our users pay $886, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Zurich - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $173.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to Madrid?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Madrid (average of $184). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Madrid

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest$119Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SWISSCheapest$145Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$158Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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