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

The typical direct flight from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid has a median duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 351 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases considerably to approximately 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should factor in these duration differences when planning their trip.

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

Historically, 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 price reductions. While specific frequencies vary, the route consistently shows price movements that can be beneficial for deal-seeking travelers across the trailing 30 days.

Flights From Donostia / San Sebastián

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

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 59.2% of flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are non-stop. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that a significant portion of available options for this route are direct, offering a more convenient travel experience.

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August 18 - August 25

Cheapest

EAS - Madrid

81 €

67 €

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August 13 - August 26

Cheapest

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72 €

67 €

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August 12 - August 13

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91 €

67 €

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September 22 - September 29

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71 €

67 €

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August 20 - August 27

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81 €

68 €

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August 25 - August 31

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79 €

68 €

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August 26 - August 28

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86 €

68 €

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August 24 - August 28

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68 €

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August 13 - August 19

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86 €

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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 duration represents the median flight time, including itineraries with connections. The route covers a distance of 351 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

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 below the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that highly discounted options are somewhat rare.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $56. Following closely are December, with a median fare of $58, and January, with a median fare of $60. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Regarding direct flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 59.2% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve 1 stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

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

Regular price: €54 - €138

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

The regular price range for this route is 54 EUR to 138 EUR. The current lowest deal is 68 EUR with Iberia Airlines, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 26.

now 68 €

Low 54 €

High 138 €

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 €

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Direct flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

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

Wed, Jul 29

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EAS - Madrid

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

Volotea

166 €

140 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

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EAS - Madrid

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

Iberia Airlines

68 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

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

Iberia Airlines

192 €

122 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

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

Iberia Airlines

179 €

162 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

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

Iberia Airlines

185 €

135 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

EAS - Madrid

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

Iberia Airlines

91 €

65 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

162 € → 110 €

32%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

159 € → 108 €

32%

1 night

Sep 23 - Sep 24

158 € → 108 €

31%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

151 € → 103 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid

Donostia / San Sebastián - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from 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 is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $56.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

The median flight time from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid is 1h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

59.2% of recent flights are direct

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

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Iberia Airlines has direct flights

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

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are frequent.

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 city center.

💸 Flights from ~$77

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$79

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Consider Valencia for its major international connections and excellent high-speed rail link from Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$116

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona is Spain's largest alternative hub with extensive international flights, despite being the furthest.

📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$54

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga is a major international gateway with high flight volume and a direct high-speed rail connection.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$68

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Alicante–Elche offers strong high-speed rail connectivity and significant international flight volume.

📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Seville (SVQ)

Seville is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$99

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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. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within this window averaged around $118. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to approximately $302. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days could still result in a good price, with an average of $168.

A flight from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid is generally considered a good deal if the price is around $99 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, where prices at or below this amount represented the lowest quartile. The median price for this route during the same period was $188, while prices around $313 or higher were in the most expensive quartile.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid are February, December, and January. In February, the median price was around $56. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $58, while January had a median price of $60. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $188 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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