A new fare sale offers significant savings on flights to Spain during the most desirable time of year. This deal is for flights from Texas to perennial travel favorites Barcelona and Madrid.
Not only did we find good prices during our search, but the timing of this deal is also good: the travel window is from October 2024 to March 2025. October and November are the best months to plan a visit to Spain, as the crowds are reduced and the weather is mild and pleasant.
A number of airlines, including American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and United Airlines, have flights from the departure cities of Austin and Houston.
All flights in this deal have a layover and are basic economy tickets. A carry-on bag is included but checked baggage will cost around $70 to $75 per bag. Some routes may require booking with two separate one-way tickets instead of a round-trip fare.
Some of the lowest fares featured in these deals can be booked through an online travel agency.
Deal Basics
Airlines: Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa and United Airlines
ways: From Austin and Houston to Barcelona and Madrid
How to book: Browse Google FlightsThen book directly with the airline
Dates of travel: From October 2024 to March 2025
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Sample flights
We found round-trip fares from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) on British Airways in November from $447. Please note the extended layover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the return flight.
British Airways has a flight from Austin to Madrid in early December for just $457 round-trip.
Flights to Barcelona are available at huge discounts in the fall. British Airways has round-trip flights from AUS to Josep Terradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in late October and November from $453.
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According to Google Flights, these routes often cost more than twice as much.
The same price is available for this route in January. To get this price, book a one-way ticket from AUS to BCN on British Airways with a layover in London. Then, book a return flight on American.
In December, you can fly from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) BCN for less than $500 round-trip. You’ll have to buy a one-way ticket to get the lowest price, but it’s definitely worth it.
United has a $493 round-trip fare from Houston to Barcelona in early February.
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Bottom line
The best prices we saw on this deal were in November and December. If your schedule allows you to travel in that month, you have the best chance of getting the lowest available prices.
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