What percentage of Quito to Madrid flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.7% of flights from Quito to Madrid were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 15 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct options.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Quito to Madrid are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value tickets occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers monitoring this route.

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Today’s best flight deals from Quito to Madrid

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Quito to Madrid

2026-12-19 – 2027-01-14
UIO - Madrid
89% AI deal score
$1,075
$896
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-24
UIO - Madrid
77% AI deal score
$912
$907
Round trip
2027-01-25 – 2027-01-31
UIO - Madrid
80% AI deal score
$988
$939
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-24
UIO - Madrid
74% AI deal score
$794
$956
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2027-02-15 – 2027-02-28
UIO - Madrid
81% AI deal score
$1,065
$972
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2027-01-16 – 2027-01-31
UIO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$966
$973
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2027-02-05 – 2027-02-23
UIO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$948
$996
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2026-11-12 – 2026-11-19
UIO - Madrid
74% AI deal score
$826
$997
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-24
UIO - Madrid
75% AI deal score
$858
$1,001
Round trip
2027-02-10 – 2027-02-17
UIO - Madrid
78% AI deal score
$1,021
$1,003
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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: $865 - $1,621

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

The regular price range for this route is between 865 USD and 1621 USD. The current lowest deal is 928 USD with Aeroméxico, for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 24.

now $928

Low $865

High $1,621

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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,268

$1,314

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,128

$1,119

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Air France

$1,263

$1,342

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,156

$1,224

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

KLM

$1,249

$1,322

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

UIO - Madrid

Quito (UIO) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,132

$1,204

One-way

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

26 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 14

$1,075 → $896

17%

17 nights

Dec 26 - Jan 12

$1,102 → $929

16%

26 nights

Dec 26 - Jan 21

$1,091 → $929

15%

13 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 28

$1,071 → $973

Popular Airports to fly from Quito to Madrid

Quito - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Quito to Madrid are below the typical level, with a median price of $923.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $757

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Madrid, with a median price of $757.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 36h 30m

The median flight duration from Quito to Madrid is 36 hours and 30 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of recent flights from Quito to Madrid are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers a recent deal for $928

Aeroméxico recently offered a deal for $928 from Quito to Madrid for travel in October.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Quito to Madrid appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

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

$2,377

Save $2,064

Avianca

Business Class

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 saw higher prices, averaging $1779. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1684, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Quito to Madrid was considered to be $1376 or less. The median price for this route was $1550. Prices above $1781 were typically in the higher range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Madrid, with a median price of $757. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $878. The annual median price for this route was $1550, making flights in December and April significantly more affordable. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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: $865 - $1,621

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

The regular price range for this route is between 865 USD and 1621 USD. The current lowest deal is 928 USD with Aeroméxico, for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 24.

now $928

Low $865

High $1,621

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