What percentage of São Paulo to Madrid flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 12.7% of flights from São Paulo to Madrid were direct. This indicates that the majority of travelers on this route typically make at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate that a significant portion of available options will involve layovers.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Madrid?

The direct flight from São Paulo to Madrid typically takes around 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8379 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to approximately 17 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add over 7 hours to the total travel time.

Are non-stop flights from São Paulo to Madrid worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from São Paulo to Madrid have been about 13% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1375, while connecting flights had a median price of $1222 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constituted approximately 12.8% of the available options. Travelers prioritizing convenience and a shorter travel time may find the premium worthwhile, despite the higher cost.

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São Paulo to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

When looking for cheap flights from São Paulo to Madrid, you'll find that June is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $897. Other affordable options include March, with a median of $944, and December, where the median fare is $967. These months offer the most competitive pricing for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from São Paulo to Madrid are typically $942–$1553, with a median of $1227. Current fares are near the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so it is advisable to monitor prices regularly.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 12.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you'll likely have one or more stops on your journey from São Paulo to Madrid.

A typical journey from São Paulo to Madrid takes about 10h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this median time reflects the overall travel duration, which can be significantly longer than a direct flight. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is 19h 30m.

The distance between São Paulo and Madrid is 8379 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This substantial distance typically involves longer flight times and often necessitates connecting flights, influencing overall travel duration and fare structures.

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Madrid

Regular price: $680 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for this route is typically 680 USD to 1735 USD. The current lowest deal is 599 USD with Air China, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 26.

now $599

Low $680

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Madrid is June, with a median price of $895. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1575. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $895

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,575

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Air China

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Madrid

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$726

$665

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$727

$655

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$722

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$777

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$735

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

LATAM Chile

$703

$667

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$865 → $665

23%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$837 → $664

21%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$835 → $665

20%

3 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 26

$765 → $599

22%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

São Paulo - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from São Paulo to Madrid are near the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Madrid, with a median price of $897.

⏱️ Flight duration

10h 15m is the fastest flight

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid typically take 10h 15m. Connecting flights average 19h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 12.7% of routes from São Paulo to Madrid. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China has historically offered direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals from São Paulo to Madrid are frequent, appearing multiple times within a 30-day window.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a good option for flights from São Paulo to Madrid.

📍 ~21 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$585

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 from São Paulo.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, and train).

💸 Flights from ~$520

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Cheapest

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$1,928

$1,250

Save $678

Alitalia

Business Class

From GRU

Elite

Nov 30

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$1,928

$1,250

Save $678

Alitalia

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 14

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$4,321

$2,124

Save $2,197

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 24

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$4,371

$2,124

Save $2,247

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From GRU

Elite

Dec 04

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,377

$1,250

Save $1,127

Alitalia

Business Class

From GRU

Elite

Mar 11

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$1,807

$1,279

Save $528

Alitalia

Business Class

From GRU

Elite

Dec 04

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,004

$1,281

Save $723

Air China

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 14

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,026

$2,124

Save $1,902

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 10

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,951

$2,124

Save $1,827

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 10

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,024

$2,124

Save $1,900

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From VCP

Elite

Nov 17

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,065

$2,137

Save $1,928

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking São Paulo to Madrid flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $1212. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw an average price of $1677, while flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $1278. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers the most significant savings.

A flight from São Paulo to Madrid is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $942. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over the trailing 90 days, indicating a price lower than 75% of other fares. The median price for this route during the same period was $1227, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1553. Aiming for prices around $942 or less suggests a favorable booking.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Madrid, with a median price of $897. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $944. While December had a median price of $967, it was also the most expensive month overall. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1227, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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São Paulo to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Madrid

Regular price: $680 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for this route is typically 680 USD to 1735 USD. The current lowest deal is 599 USD with Air China, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 26.

now $599

Low $680

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

June

Cheapest

Flights from $895

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,575

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Air China

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Madrid

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$726

$665

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$727

$655

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$722

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$777

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

Alitalia

$735

$665

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Madrid

São Paulo (GRU) - Madrid (MAD)

LATAM Chile

$703

$667

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$865 → $665

23%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$837 → $664

21%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$835 → $665

20%

3 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 26

$765 → $599

22%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

São Paulo - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from São Paulo to Madrid are near the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Madrid, with a median price of $897.

⏱️ Flight duration

10h 15m is the fastest flight

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid typically take 10h 15m. Connecting flights average 19h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 12.7% of routes from São Paulo to Madrid. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China has historically offered direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals from São Paulo to Madrid are frequent, appearing multiple times within a 30-day window.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a good option for flights from São Paulo to Madrid.

📍 ~21 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$585

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 from São Paulo.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, and train).

💸 Flights from ~$520

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Cheapest

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative with excellent high-speed rail connectivity from Madrid city center.

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,065

$2,137

Save $1,928

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from São Paulo to Madrid

São Paulo to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

São Paulo - Madrid route insights

Fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

10h 15m is the fastest flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

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Nov 24

Nov 30

Nov 14

Nov 24

Dec 04

Mar 11

Dec 04

Nov 14

Nov 10

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Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How early should I book São Paulo to Madrid flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a São Paulo to Madrid flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from São Paulo to Madrid?

What percentage of São Paulo to Madrid flights are direct?

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Madrid?

Are non-stop flights from São Paulo to Madrid worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from São Paulo

Flights to Madrid from other cities

São Paulo to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

Direct flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Madrid

São Paulo - Madrid route insights

Fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

10h 15m is the fastest flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Air China offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

São Paulo main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Nov 28

Nov 24

Nov 30

Nov 14

Nov 24

Dec 04

Mar 11

Dec 04

Nov 14

Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How early should I book São Paulo to Madrid flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a São Paulo to Madrid flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from São Paulo to Madrid?