How long is the flight from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid?

A direct flight from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 351 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers seeking the quickest journey should prioritize direct flight options.

How often do Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers can often find opportunities for reduced fares. Historically, price fluctuations have been common on this route, providing various chances to secure a more favorable deal.

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Q: How many flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 59.2% of flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that a majority of the available options for this route offer a direct journey. Over the trailing 90 days, direct flights have been a prevalent option.

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Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

A typical journey from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid takes about 1h 10m. This short flight covers a distance of 351 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. Given this short distance, you'll find that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid, fares typically range from $99–$313, with a median of $188. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that exceptionally low prices are not common.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $56. Following closely are December, with a median of $58, and January, with a median of $60. These months offer the best opportunities for lower-priced travel on this route.

How much is a round trip from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Regular price: €55 - €129

Prices for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is "55-129 EUR". The current lowest deal is 68 EUR with Iberia Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 20.

now 68 €

Low 55 €

High 129 €

The cheapest time to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from San Sebastian to Madrid is February, with a median price of $56. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $226. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 56 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 226 €

Jan

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Direct flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

313 €

283 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

318 €

297 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

203 €

149 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

180 €

156 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

172 €

132 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

191 €

162 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

257 € → 187 €

27%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

167 € → 111 €

34%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

150 € → 94 €

37%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

171 € → 119 €

31%

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Donostia / San Sebastián - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are below the typical level at $68.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $56 for Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight duration from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 59.2% of recent flights being direct.

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Iberia Airlines has direct deals

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid.

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid appear frequently.

Donostia / San Sebastián main airports to depart from

San Sebastián (EAS)

Cheapest

San Sebastián Airport (EAS) is a convenient option for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid.

📍 ~15 km from Donostia / San Sebastián (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Madrid, offering good value.

📍 ~13 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, and train)

💸 Flights from ~$79

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Consider Valencia as an alternative for its excellent high-speed rail connection from Madrid and wide range of flights.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$116

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $118. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out have an average price of $194, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $302. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $99. The median price for this route over the same period was $188. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $313 or less. Aiming for prices under $99 can help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are February, December, and January. In February, the median price was $56, while December saw a median of $58. January also offered competitive fares with a median price of $60. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $188 for this route.

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Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Regular price: €55 - €129

Prices for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is "55-129 EUR". The current lowest deal is 68 EUR with Iberia Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 20.

now 68 €

Low 55 €

High 129 €

The cheapest time to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from 56 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 226 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

313 €

283 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

318 €

297 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

203 €

149 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

180 €

156 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

172 €

132 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián (EAS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

191 €

162 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

257 € → 187 €

27%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

167 € → 111 €

34%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

150 € → 94 €

37%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

171 € → 119 €

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid