Cheap Flights Valencia to Madrid

Valencia to Madrid flights start from around $30 one way, and with three airlines flying the route multiple times a day, fares stay low if you know when to look. The flight itself takes barely 70 minutes — less time than the train, and often cheaper. Search and book your flight to compare every departure on your date in one search.

Here is what you need to know to pay the lowest fare on Spain’s busiest domestic corridor after Barcelona–Madrid.

How to find cheap flights from Valencia to Madrid

Compare flight and train honestly. The high-speed train takes under two hours city-centre to city-centre. Flying wins on price surprisingly often, especially booked ahead — but check both before you commit.
Fly off-peak days. Sunday evening and Friday afternoon flights carry business and weekend travellers and price accordingly. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday midday departures are consistently the cheapest.
Book 2–4 weeks ahead. This is a high-frequency shuttle route, not a long-haul route: fares don’t spike months out, but they do climb sharply inside 7 days.
Travel hand-luggage only. Basic fares on the low-cost carriers include a small cabin bag; adding a checked bag can double the ticket price on a route this short.

Airports: Valencia and Madrid

Valencia Airport (VLC), locally Manises, is 8 km west of the city. Metro lines 3 and 5 reach the terminal in about 25 minutes for around €3. It is a compact single-terminal airport — 60 to 75 minutes before departure is plenty for a domestic flight.

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is one of Europe’s largest hubs. Domestic flights from Valencia mostly use Terminal 4 (Iberia and Air Nostrum) or Terminal 1/2 (Ryanair, Air Europa). The airport is connected by the Cercanías C-1 train and the 8 metro line; budget 40–50 minutes to reach the city centre. If you are connecting at Barajas, allow at least 90 minutes between terminals.

Airlines flying Valencia to Madrid

Airline	Route type	Typical one-way fare	Notes
Iberia / Air Nostrum	Direct	from $40	Most frequencies, all from Terminal 4
Air Europa	Direct	from $35	Good midday schedule
Ryanair	Direct	from $30	Lowest base fares, strict bag rules

Prices verified on public flight search engines and official airline sites.

Between them these carriers operate 10+ daily flights, so if one date is expensive, the day before or after usually isn’t.

Best time to fly and cheapest months

The route runs year-round with stable frequencies. The cheapest months are November, January and February, when demand drops after the holiday period and one-way fares from $30 appear regularly. March (Las Fallas) and summer weekends are the most expensive windows for flights out of Valencia, as the city fills with visitors — book those dates 6–8 weeks ahead or expect to pay double.

For time of day, the first and last departures of the day are business-heavy and priciest; the 11:00–15:00 window is where the bargains sit.

Money-saving tips

Set a flexible-date search. A flexible Valencia–Madrid search shows the whole month at a glance — pick the cheap day, not the convenient one.
Check Ryanair’s baggage rules before booking. Its basic fare allows only a small personal bag; a cabin bag costs extra.
Consider open-jaw. Flying into Madrid and returning by train (or vice versa) can be cheaper than a return flight and turns the transfer into part of the trip.
Book Iberia via its own channels if you need changes. Slightly higher fare, but far more rebooking flexibility than a no-frills ticket.

FAQ

How long is the flight from Valencia to Madrid? About 1 hour 10 minutes in the air. Door to door, factor in airport time — the high-speed train is competitive once transfers are included, so let price decide.

Which airlines fly direct from Valencia to Madrid? Iberia (operated by Air Nostrum), Air Europa and Ryanair all fly the route direct, with several departures each per day.

What is the cheapest month to fly? Typically November, January and February, with one-way fares from around $30 on low-cost carriers.

Is it better to fly or take the train? The train is faster city-centre to city-centre, but flights are frequently cheaper, especially booked a few weeks ahead. Compare both on your date.

Book your Valencia to Madrid flight

Three airlines, short hops, low floor prices — this is a route where a five-minute search genuinely saves money. Compare fares and book your Valencia–Madrid flight on TopTravelCentre today.