Cheap Flights Las Palmas to Madrid

Cheap flights from Las Palmas to Madrid start from around $40 one way, with 15+ direct departures a day on one of Spain’s busiest domestic routes. Search and book your flight to compare today’s fares across all airlines in one place.

Here’s everything that affects the price you’ll pay: the carriers, the airport, the calendar and the booking habits that keep fares low. Gran Canaria’s link with the capital is a mature, high-frequency corridor, which is good news for travellers — competition does the discounting for you.

Airlines flying Las Palmas to Madrid

Iberia	LPA – MAD	Direct, full-service	Highest frequency, Terminal 4
Air Europa	LPA – MAD	Direct, full-service	Strong hub schedule
Ryanair	LPA – MAD	Direct, low-cost	Cheapest base fares
Vueling	LPA – MAD	Direct, low-cost	Good evening options

The flight covers about 1,770 km in roughly 2h45m. Connections via other cities are rarely worth it — non-stop competition keeps this route affordable, and any detour adds at least two hours in an intermediate airport.

Full-service tickets include hold luggage, seat selection and miles; low-cost fares cover only a small cabin bag. For a weekend in Madrid the low-cost product is usually all you need, and the price gap is often $30–50 each way.

Las Palmas Airport (LPA) essentials

Gran Canaria Airport sits 18 km south of the city, on the east coast of the island. The Global buses 60 and 5 run between Las Palmas and the terminal in 25–30 minutes for a few euros; a taxi takes 20. It’s a large single-terminal airport split into zones — European and domestic flights use Zone A, so arrive 90 minutes early and check your gate number after security, since walks to distant gates can be long.

At the Madrid end, full-service carriers land at T4 and low-cost airlines at T1. Both connect to the city centre in under 40 minutes by Cercanías train (line C-1), metro line 8 or the Express Airport bus, so the terminal choice shouldn’t drive your airline decision.

Best time to fly and prices

Cheapest months: November, January and February — from about $40 one way.
Peak pricing: Christmas, Easter, August and the early-December and early-May puentes, when fares can double or triple.
Shoulder sweet spot: May, June, September and October — Madrid’s best weather months at near-low-season prices.

Resident discount: Canary Island residents are entitled to a substantial statutory discount on domestic fares — verify it’s applied at checkout, and have your documentation ready for the airline.

Run a Las Palmas to Madrid flight search with flexible dates and the cheap days stand out immediately. Fares on this route can differ by $60 between two adjacent days, so flexibility is the single biggest saver.

Five ways to pay less

1. Book 3–5 weeks out. On high-frequency routes like this, prices dip a month ahead then climb in the final fortnight.

2. Take the first flight of the day. 6–7 am departures are reliably the cheapest slot and least likely to be delayed.

3. Avoid Friday and Sunday. Midweek flights save $15–30 on average.

4. Skip paid bags. A cabin backpack fits everything for a city break and keeps the fare at its base price.

5. Check both one-way and return pricing. Two one-ways on different airlines sometimes beat a single return.

Making the most of Madrid

With flights under three hours and arrivals throughout the day, Madrid works as a long weekend or a stopover. The Golden Triangle of art museums (Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen) sits within walking distance of the Retiro park, while the Mercado de San Miguel and the bar streets of La Latina handle the evenings. If your return flight is evening, most hotels will store luggage after checkout, freeing a final afternoon for the Royal Palace or El Rastro flea market (Sundays).

FAQ

How long is the flight from Las Palmas to Madrid?

About 2 hours 45 minutes direct, over a distance of roughly 1,770 km.

Which airlines fly direct from Las Palmas to Madrid?

Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair and Vueling all offer non-stop flights between LPA and Madrid Barajas.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Las Palmas to Madrid?

November through February (excluding holidays), with one-way fares from around $40.

How do I get from Madrid Barajas to the city centre?

The Cercanías C-1 train, the Express Airport bus and the Metro 8 line all reach central Madrid in 25–40 minutes.

Do Canary Island residents get a discount on flights to Madrid?

Yes — Canary Island residents qualify for a statutory discount on domestic Spanish flights when booking with valid documentation.

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Cheap Flights Las Palmas to Madrid in 2026