What percentage of Quito to Madrid flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.7% of flights from Quito to Madrid were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Quito to Madrid?

The direct flight from Quito to Madrid typically takes around 10 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 8737 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 15 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time for connecting flights.

Should I set a price alert for Quito to Madrid flights?

Historically, price fluctuations for flights from Quito to Madrid have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Monitoring prices over time may help in identifying more favorable booking opportunities for this route.

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Quito to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Quito to Madrid

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Quito to Madrid are typically $1376–$1781, with a median of $1550. Current prices are below the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Quito to Madrid? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $757. Following December, April offers a median fare of $878, and May presents a median of $972, making these months generally more economical for travel.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Quito to Madrid, including connections, takes approximately 36h 30m. This duration reflects the common need for at least one stopover on this long-haul route.

The distance between Quito and Madrid is approximately 8737 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Quito to Madrid

Regular price: $845 - $1,447

Prices from Quito to Madrid are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Quito to Madrid typically range from $845 to $1447. The current lowest deal is $909 with Avianca for travel from Feb 4-Feb 14.

now $909

Low $845

High $1,447

The cheapest time to fly from Quito to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from UIO to MAD is December, with a median price of $757. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1735. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $757

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,735

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Direct flights from Quito to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Quito to Madrid

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,084

$1,157

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,047

$1,164

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,117

$1,164

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$963

$1,177

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$975

$1,172

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$976

$1,126

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,115 → $1,071

6 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 24

$978 → $991

10 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 14

$895 → $910

6 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 31

$973 → $991

Popular Airports to fly from Quito to Madrid

Quito - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Quito to Madrid are below the typical level, with a median of $1550.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $757 for flights from Quito to Madrid.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 36h 30m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 36 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines has offered direct deals on this route from Quito to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Quito to Madrid are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Quito main airports to depart from

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Fly from Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport for direct access to Madrid.

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

💸 Flights from ~$909

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$908

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Cheapest

Valencia Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,012

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

$2,290

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Quito to Madrid is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1415. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $1779. Similarly, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1609.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Quito to Madrid is generally considered a good deal if the price is at or below $1376. The median price for this route over the same period was $1550. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $1781 or higher.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Madrid, with a median price of $757. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $878. The annual median price for this route is $1550, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in these months.

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Quito to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Quito to Madrid

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Quito to Madrid are typically $1376–$1781, with a median of $1550. Current prices are below the typical level for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Quito to Madrid, including connections, takes approximately 36h 30m. This duration reflects the common need for at least one stopover on this long-haul route.

The distance between Quito and Madrid is approximately 8737 km, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Quito to Madrid

Regular price: $845 - $1,447

Prices from Quito to Madrid are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Quito to Madrid typically range from $845 to $1447. The current lowest deal is $909 with Avianca for travel from Feb 4-Feb 14.

now $909

Low $845

High $1,447

The cheapest time to fly from Quito to Madrid

December

Cheapest

Flights from $757

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,735

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec