Cheap flights from Lyon to Madrid
Best observed price for a return flight Lyon to Madrid: €69 in March 2027 (Madrid, Spain). The calendar below compares plane tickets month by month, using fares travellers have actually been quoted. To weigh Madrid against other trips within the same budget, open the interactive cheap flights map.
Lyon to Madrid flight prices by month
| Month | Return fare | Dates found | Flight | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 160 € | Oct 27 → Nov 1 | 1 stop · Volotea | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | See this fare → |
| November 2026 | 129 € | Nov 7 → Nov 10 | 1 stop · Wizz Air UK | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | See this fare → |
| March 2027 | 69 € | Mar 19 → Mar 22 | Non-stop · Volotea | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | See this fare → |
Per person, return, from recent searches (recorded on 3 October 2026) — the green row is the cheapest month. “See this fare” reopens the exact price observed; “Search” starts a search on those dates. The final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
Best Lyon to Madrid fares in March 2027
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69 €
Volotea · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas
Outbound Mar 19 19:20 · 2 h · non-stop
Return Mar 22 09:25 · 1 h 45 · non-stop See this fare →
These links reopen the fare exactly as it was seen (price, airline, times) with our partner Aviasales, which re-runs the search and confirms the price when you book.
Lyon to Madrid price trend
Fares recorded daily by Fareaway on this route. Lowest recorded: €53 — latest reading: €129.
What about the train?
Madrid is 912 km from Lyon as the crow flies: the journey can also be made by train. On a return trip, flying emits in the order of 471 kg of CO₂e per passenger, against roughly 55 kg by train (ADEME factors: 258 g/km for short-haul flights including contrails, 30 g/km for mainline rail; straight-line distance, order of magnitude). Counting the trip to the airport and boarding, the train is often just as fast city centre to city centre up to four or five hours of travel.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Madrid?
Based on fares observed over the next 12 months, the cheapest month to fly Lyon to Madrid is March 2027, with a return found at €69. Prices swing with the season: expect up to €160 in October 2026.
How much is a flight from Lyon to Madrid?
In recent searches, a return flight from Lyon to Madrid costs between €69 and €160 depending on the month of departure. These are fares actually observed and refreshed continuously, but they can move from one hour to the next.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Madrid?
Yes, non-stop flights have been found on this route in several months. The calendar above shows, month by month, whether the best fare is direct or has a connection.
Which airport do the cheapest Lyon to Madrid flights leave from?
The cheapest fares found recently depart from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry. The table and the list of best fares show the departure airport for each price: a low fare from a secondary airport can hide a long journey to get there.
How can I find a cheap Lyon to Madrid flight?
Compare the months against each other (the calendar above ranks 12 months of observed fares), avoid school holidays and stay flexible by a few days. The Fareaway interactive map also lets you compare Madrid with every other destination within the same budget from Lyon.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
To go further, the Fareaway interactive map puts all these destinations on a world map: set your budget and dates and instantly see where you can go — including that month's weather, local cost of living and visa requirements.