Statistics on Dublin-Madrid flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Madrid (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Madrid from Dublin airport is $ 126 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 84 (in january) and $ 161 (in july), which is a saving of $ 43 or a surplus of $ 35 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $53 to $106 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Madrid before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Madrid plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Madrid from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 84, saving $ 43 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 126). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 161).
Flight Dublin-Madrid: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 67 | $ 84 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 72 | $ 105 | good price |
| March | $ 92 | $ 123 | fair price |
| April | $ 109 | $ 146 | high price |
| May | $ 105 | $ 134 | fair price |
| June | $ 105 | $ 153 | high price |
| July | $ 128 | $ 161 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 110 | $ 142 | high price |
| September | $ 93 | $ 114 | fair price |
| October | $ 103 | $ 132 | fair price |
| November | $ 76 | $ 89 | good price |
| December | $ 84 | $ 127 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Madrid
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Madrid range from $0 to $369. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $53), 1% at the maximum price (from $317 to $369). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $53 to $106 (47% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Madrid flight
There are 6 companies that serve Dublin from Madrid airport: Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Aer Lingus, Vueling Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (69% of the time) on the Dublin->Madrid route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Madrid flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 53 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Madrid flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $12. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Madrid to Dublin departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Madrid on a sunday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Dublin-Madrid
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Madrid | 05-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 71 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 09-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 50 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Madrid | 11-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 12-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Madrid | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 82 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 76 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Madrid | 01-10 to 10-10-2025 | $ 77 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 02-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 78 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 04-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 77 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
| Dublin → Madrid | 14-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 77 | direct flight with Iberia Express |
When to book your flight Dublin - Madrid to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Madrid flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Madrid, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 114 $, which is a saving of 12 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (42 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Madrid flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 60 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 68) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 72 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 78), 3 to 4 months ($ 74), 4 to 5 months ($ 88) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 102), 3 to 4 months ($ 98), 5 to 6 months ($ 113), 10 to 11 months ($ 116), 11 to 12 months ($ 105) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 107 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 128), 4 to 5 months ($ 114), 6 to 7 months ($ 120) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 90 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 125), 5 to 6 months ($ 101), 7 to 8 months ($ 106), 8 to 9 months ($ 126), 11 to 12 months ($ 132) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 102 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 143), 6 to 7 months ($ 108), 8 to 9 months ($ 112), 9 to 10 months ($ 149), 10 to 11 months ($ 153) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 128), 7 to 8 months ($ 111), 9 to 10 months ($ 132) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 124), 7 to 8 months ($ 128), 8 to 9 months ($ 104), 10 to 11 months ($ 111) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 96 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 110), 4 to 5 months ($ 106), 5 to 6 months ($ 108), 6 to 7 months ($ 114), 7 to 8 months ($ 108), 8 to 9 months ($ 106), 9 to 10 months ($ 103), 11 to 12 months ($ 103) |
| October | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 103 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 122), 6 to 7 months ($ 126), 7 to 8 months ($ 127), 8 to 9 months ($ 110), 9 to 10 months ($ 111), 10 to 11 months ($ 104) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 71 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 84), 2 to 3 months ($ 85), 7 to 8 months ($ 88) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 80 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 86) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Madrid are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Dublin to Madrid: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 240 $149 to $371 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 160 $71 to $265 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 122 $46 to $265 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 142 $76 to $229 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 146 $80 to $212 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 210 $114 to $356 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 159 $90 to $263 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 150 $83 to $323 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 163 $120 to $222 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 148 $110 to $314 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 119 $76 to $243 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 117 $76 to $221 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and october are cheaper to travel to Madrid. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!