Are direct flights from Madrid to Melbourne always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly more affordable, depending on the route and timing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Madrid to Melbourne flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to substantial savings on flights. Prices can vary greatly even within the same week. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually offers better value.

What extra costs should I check before booking Madrid to Melbourne flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for meals or entertainment on long-haul flights. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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November 15 - November 23

Cheapest

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,117 €

822 €

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November 14 - November 23

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,119 €

828 €

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November 10 - November 22

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,111 €

829 €

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November 11 - November 18

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,114 €

831 €

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November 17 - November 25

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,117 €

833 €

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November 6 - November 26

MAD - Melbourne

1,111 €

835 €

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September 8 - September 28

Earliest

MAD - Melbourne

1,014 €

837 €

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November 12 - November 30

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,111 €

837 €

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November 16 - November 30

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,119 €

839 €

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November 16 - November 29

Best

MAD - Melbourne

1,118 €

839 €

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Madrid to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Melbourne

For flights from Madrid to Melbourne, fares typically range from $951–$1902, with a median of $1319. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Madrid to Melbourne can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Melbourne, September stands out with a median fare of $827. Following closely, June offers a median fare of $842, and May presents a median of $856. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Madrid to Melbourne takes about 32h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, and most itineraries connect at least once. Given the significant travel time, planning for connections is essential.

The distance between Madrid and Melbourne is approximately 17,285 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. There are no direct flights from Madrid to Melbourne; most itineraries involve 2 connections. New deals for this long-haul route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares, though they often include multiple stops.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Melbourne

Regular price: €1,019 - €1,760

Prices for flights from Madrid to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Madrid to Melbourne typically range from 1019 EUR to 1760 EUR. The current lowest deal is 885 EUR with Ryanair for travel from Nov 17-Nov 21.

now 885 €

Low 1,019 €

High 1,760 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Melbourne is September, with a median price of 827 USD. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of 1667 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from 827 €

January

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,667 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Melbourne

Sichuan Airlines

Qatar Airways

Ryanair

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Melbourne

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air China

1,301 €

1,089 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (AVV)

KLM

1,467 €

1,158 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (MEL)

Sichuan Airlines

1,189 €

1,023 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (MEL)

Iberia Airlines

1,216 €

1,080 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (MEL)

Pegasus Airlines

1,215 €

1,025 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Melbourne

Madrid (MAD) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air China

1,260 €

1,075 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Melbourne

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

1,312 € → 921 €

30%

13 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 23

1,343 € → 966 €

28%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

1,200 € → 930 €

22%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

1,307 € → 1,040 €

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Melbourne

Madrid - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median of $1319.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $827.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 32h 0m

The median flight duration from Madrid to Melbourne is 32h 0m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not typically available on this route; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals on this route

Ryanair has historically offered deals, with 21 deals found in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Madrid to Melbourne are frequent, appearing multiple times within 30 days.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a key departure airport for flights from Madrid to Melbourne.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1067

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Madrid to Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1067

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative arrival option for flights from Madrid to Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1292

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon is a practical alternative for Melbourne travelers, serving as a secondary city airport.

📍 ~57 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1292

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a regional option with scheduled services, accessible via a relatively short drive.

📍 ~117 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2065

Albury (ABX)

Albury is a major regional hub offering reliable connections, though it requires a longer drive.

📍 ~240 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1468

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra is a full-service capital city airport with an extensive network, but significant travel time.

📍 ~466 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1371

Wagga Wagga (WGA)

Wagga Wagga is a regional alternative in New South Wales, serving as a backup for regional travel.

📍 ~386 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1497

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$4,492

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93% AI deal score

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$4,561

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93% AI deal score

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$4,561

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93% AI deal score

$7,897

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$8,024

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$7,984

$4,579

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Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$8,143

$4,579

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93% AI deal score

$8,448

$4,579

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Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$8,372

$4,579

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,435

$4,372

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,622

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,236

$4,561

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92% AI deal score

$7,589

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,146

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,416

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,682

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,135

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,087

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,605

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,050

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,087

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,778

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,810

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,896

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,097

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,720

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,593

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,584

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,050

$4,561

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,778

$4,563

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92% AI deal score

$7,656

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,788

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,886

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,740

$4,566

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92% AI deal score

$7,707

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,720

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,620

$4,566

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,885

$4,579

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92% AI deal score

$7,964

$4,579

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$4,579

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,781

$4,579

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92% AI deal score

$7,778

$4,579

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,720

$4,579

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92% AI deal score

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$4,584

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$7,868

$4,584

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92% AI deal score

$7,720

$4,584

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Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,999

$4,584

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92% AI deal score

$7,037

$4,850

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$5,326

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Melbourne, Australia

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$8,018

$5,330

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Melbourne, Australia

90% AI deal score

$5,693

$4,154

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90% AI deal score

$7,836

$5,316

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Melbourne, Australia

89% AI deal score

$5,391

$4,154

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Melbourne, Australia

88% AI deal score

$5,379

$4,437

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88% AI deal score

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$4,437

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84% AI deal score

$5,413

$4,513

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83% AI deal score

$7,435

$6,108

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$3,119

$2,719

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$17,272

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$7,100

$6,459

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Being flexible with your travel dates can also help uncover better deals. Consider setting up price alerts to be notified when fares drop.

Booking in advance can sometimes lead to lower prices, especially for longer international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's often beneficial to monitor fares over time. Last-minute deals are rare for long-haul journeys.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost.

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