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The cheapest times to fly from MAD to SHD are

  • January 8th to June 3rd (except the week of April 9th)
  • November 5th to November 25th (except the week of November 12th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MAD to SHD is mid January. Prices can be as high as $2268 for Saturday flights during early January, or as low as $973 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Staunton

Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Staunton, VA (SHD) will usually cost between $984 to $1570 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $1004. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $1501. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $497 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1142 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MAD to SHD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MAD to SHD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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MAD to SHD Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the MAD to SHD flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Madrid. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $242 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1119. Return trip prices are from the SHD to MAD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MAD to SHD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 60 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MAD to SHD while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC

  • 91 miles (146 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 43.35% less expensive than SHD
  • Nonstop flights available

See MAD to IAD flights

Destination alternative #2: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC

  • 108 miles (174 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 32.05% less expensive than SHD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MAD to DCA flights

Destination alternative #3: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, VA

  • 26 miles (42 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 22.33% less expensive than SHD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MAD to CHO flights

Destination alternative #4: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, MD

  • 136 miles (219 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 25.70% less expensive than SHD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MAD to BWI flights

Destination alternative #5: Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, VA

  • 101 miles (163 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 18.48% less expensive than SHD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MAD to RIC flights

Destination alternative #6: Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Woodrum Field Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, VA

  • 88 miles (142 km) away from SHD
  • Usually 10.77% less expensive than SHD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MAD to ROA flights

 

Flight Hacking MAD to SHD

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MAD to SHD — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: New York, NY (MAD > LGA > SHD)

  • Price for both tickets: $648
  • Average savings: $495 (43.3%)

See MAD to EWR flights

Hack #2: Newark, NJ (MAD > EWR > SHD)

  • Price for both tickets: $658
  • Average savings: $485 (42.43%)

See MAD to LGA flights

Hack #3: Boston, MA (MAD > BOS > SHD)

  • Price for both tickets: $702
  • Average savings: $441 (38.57%)

See MAD to BOS flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MAD to SHD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 15 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air France, American, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian, Finnair, Hainan, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Tap Air Portugal, United, Xiamen, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3897 miles or 6272 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MAD to SHD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MAD to SHD flight is about 7 hour 60 minutes.

How many flights go between Madrid and Staunton, VA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 5 available flights from MAD to SHD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code MAD
Origination airport name Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport
City Madrid
Country Spain
Latitude 40.5
Longitude -3.6

Return Airport

Destination code SHD
Destination airport name Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
City Staunton, VA
Country the United States
Latitude 38.3
Longitude -78.9

 

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