$170 Cheap Flights to Spain (ES)

How to find cheap flights to Spain

• Score a lower price on a flight to Spain by leaving from New York John F. Kennedy, often the most budget-friendly departure option.
• Then arrive at Barcelona to bring your fare down even more.
• Keep the month of November free. It's often the cheapest time to visit Spain.
• For a return ticket, the lowest price right now is $362. One-way fares start from $170.
• Open to choosing your arrival city based on the lowest fares? Get a list of the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Spain' in the 'To' field.
• If you have a destination in mind, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will compare flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
• Take the stress out of fare hunting by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices drop.
• The general recommendation is to book about one month before your departure date. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets then.

The best time to go to Spain

• Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your itinerary and budget.
• July is the most popular month to travel. Head off then if you want peak season energy, not rock bottom fares.
• Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Spain are often cheaper.
• Choose the season that matches how you like to travel, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Spain, with a maximum average temperature of 91ºF.
• Temperatures are often coolest around January, with lows averaging 36ºF.
• Rain is more frequent in March, while July is usually drier.
• When picking your dates, also factor in wildfire season and times of extreme heat. Weather risks can differ by region, so it's worth checking what applies to the areas you're visiting.

Getting to Spain

• You'll have your pick of arrival options when it's time to book flights to Spain. Among the most popular airports are:
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) in Madrid
  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in Barcelona
  • Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Palma
• These airlines are the biggest players landing at this destination, based on rough monthly flight numbers:
  • Ryanair — 12,400
  • Vuelings — 5,600
  • EasyJet — 5,500
• Many flights to Spain pass through major international hubs like London, Amsterdam and Paris. Any stops you have will depend on where you take off from and the airline.

Places to visit in Spain

Madrid

• If you only had time for one place, this city in Community of Madrid would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 3.3 million, it crams in more highlights than you can cover in one visit.
• Well-known stops include Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.
• You'll find some awesome flight deals to Spain touching down at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Madrid's main airport.
• Check out the range of hotels in Madrid and round out your trip with a stay that suits your plans.

Barcelona

• This Catalonia city of around 1.6 million has a charm all of its own.
• Explore the essential highlights including Sagrada Familia, Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
• Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the city's main airport.
• Check out hotels in Barcelona and lock in a stay that suits your plans.

Palma

• Located in Balearic Islands and with a population of about 400,000, this city also secures its spot as one of the most interesting places to visit in Spain.
• Cathedral de Mallorca, Kathedrale and Plaza de Espana are popular sights to tick off while you're here.
• Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the city's main airport, with routes linking it to major destinations throughout the region and beyond.
• Hunt down a deal on where you'll stay by checking out the list of hotels in Palma.

Good to know

• Make sure you're across the entry rules before you head to the airport. Rules can change depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with official sources like your airline or embassy websites.
• The language most often used in Spain is Spanish.
• The euro (EUR) is the main currency. Paying is easy, with credit and debit cards widely accepted.
• ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common across cities of every size, so access is unlikely to be an issue.
• In Spain, tipping is expected. The amount you leave usually reflects the quality of service you receive.
• Wi-Fi coverage is high, with the majority of bars, cafes and hotels providing stable access.
• The population of Spain is around 49 million. Madrid is the capital.
• Standard time zones in this destination vary, from UTC+0 to UTC+1.
• Spain sits in Europe within the Southern Europe subregion.
• The Carnival of Spain, Las Fallas spring festival and the Running of the Bulls are some of the biggest events here. Consider booking your flight to Spain around moments like these for a different travel experience.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

• Booked that cheap ticket to Spain? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in Spain and filter your search by location, star rating and more. Also browse car rental options in Spain and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.