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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Madrid flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more budget-friendly flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even specific weeks. Flying during off-peak seasons or weekdays may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Seattle to Madrid 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 printing boarding passes or for certain payment methods. These can add to your total travel expense.

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SEA - Madrid
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$709
$575
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Seattle to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Madrid

A typical journey from Seattle to Madrid takes about 18h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time rather than just the in-air flight. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights on this route is 2.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Madrid, fares are typically between $516–$904, with a median of $693. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Madrid is generally during the winter months. February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $407. Following closely are November, with a median fare of $419, and January, with a median fare of $428. These months offer the lowest median prices for this long-haul route.

This route from Seattle to Madrid is classified as a long-haul journey, covering a substantial distance of 8522 kilometers. This considerable distance means that all flights are connecting, with no direct flights from Seattle to Madrid available. Most itineraries connect at least once, and the median number of stopovers for connecting flights is 2.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Madrid

Regular price: $596 - $1,504

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Madrid is between $596 and $1504. The current lowest deal is $575 with British Airways for travel from Nov 17-Nov 24.

now $575

Low $596

High $1,504

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Madrid is February, with a median price of $407. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $818. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $407

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $818

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Madrid

Lufthansa

Air Canada

Scandinavian Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Madrid

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$929

$994

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$947

$1,015

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$967

$1,181

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,239

$1,181

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$933

$1,009

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,006

$1,228

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$964 → $639

34%

11 nights

Sep 27 - Oct 8

$898 → $591

34%

21 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 20

$854 → $619

28%

14 nights

Sep 22 - Oct 6

$902 → $667

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Seattle - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Madrid are below the typical level at $575.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $407

Historically, February, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 35m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Seattle to Madrid is 18h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers 21 deals

Lufthansa has 21 direct deals, followed by Air Canada with 13 deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Seattle to Madrid appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major airport for flights from Seattle to Madrid.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$714

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure point from Seattle for your trip to Madrid.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,135

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights departing from Seattle.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,955

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from Seattle to Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$715

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$707

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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From SEA

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Oct 05

Madrid, Spain

94% AI deal score

$5,244

$2,893

Save $2,351

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From SEA

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Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$4,921

$3,107

Save $1,814

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From SEA

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Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,018

$3,184

Save $1,834

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Jan 06

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,565

$3,202

Save $1,363

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Jan 27

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,605

$3,258

Save $1,347

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 12

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,013

$3,308

Save $1,705

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 18

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,058

$3,317

Save $1,741

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,915

$3,318

Save $1,597

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,018

$3,318

Save $1,700

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 17

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,018

$3,334

Save $1,684

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 18

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,915

$3,354

Save $1,561

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 18

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,018

$3,355

Save $1,663

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking moment. Mid-week bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Seattle to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Madrid

Regular price: $596 - $1,504

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Madrid is between $596 and $1504. The current lowest deal is $575 with British Airways for travel from Nov 17-Nov 24.

now $575

Low $596

High $1,504

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from $407

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $818

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Madrid

Lufthansa

Air Canada

Scandinavian Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Madrid

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$929

$994

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$947

$1,015

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$967

$1,181

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,239

$1,181

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

United Airlines

$933

$1,009

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Madrid

Seattle (SEA) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,006

$1,228

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$964 → $639

34%

11 nights

Sep 27 - Oct 8

$898 → $591

34%

21 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 20

$854 → $619

28%

14 nights

Sep 22 - Oct 6

$902 → $667

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Seattle - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Madrid are below the typical level at $575.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $407

Historically, February, November, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 35m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Seattle to Madrid is 18h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers 21 deals

Lufthansa has 21 direct deals, followed by Air Canada with 13 deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Seattle to Madrid appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major airport for flights from Seattle to Madrid.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$714

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure point from Seattle for your trip to Madrid.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,135

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights departing from Seattle.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,955

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from Seattle to Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$715

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

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

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$5,018

$3,355

Save $1,663

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Madrid

Seattle to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Direct flights from Seattle to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Seattle - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $407

Flights typically take 18h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers 21 deals

Deals appear frequently

Seattle 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

Oct 05

Oct 27

Oct 27

Jan 06

Jan 27

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Oct 18

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 17

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Oct 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Madrid?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Madrid?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Madrid?

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Madrid flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Seattle to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Direct flights from Seattle to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Madrid

Seattle - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $407

Flights typically take 18h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers 21 deals

Deals appear frequently

Seattle 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

Oct 05

Oct 27

Oct 27

Jan 06

Jan 27

Oct 12

Oct 18

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 17

Oct 18

Oct 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Madrid?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Madrid?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Madrid?