Title: Cheap flights from Madrid to Xining (MAD to XNN) - Expedia.com ![eight white pagoda in qinghai kumbum monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Xining (XNN) ## Popular airlines from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_WN.svg) Southwest Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_F9.svg) Frontier Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_B6.svg) JetBlue Airways [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AS.svg) Alaska Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MAD,to:XNN,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:XNN,to:MAD,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}]) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN) cost? ### What is the cheapest month to fly from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN)? ### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN)? ### How many flights per day from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN)? ### What day of the week has the most flights from MAD to XNN? ### What is the best time to fly from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN)? ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN) last-minute? ### Is it cheaper to book a MAD to XNN flight and hotel package? ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Xining Airport (XNN)? ## Travel information | Origin airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | | ------------------- | ---------------------------- | | Destination airport | Caojiabao Intl. | | Distance | 5332 mi | ## Book with confidence # Madrid to Xining Flights The cheapest times to fly from Madrid to Xining On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Madrid to Xining are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Madrid to Xining with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines. The best time to book a flight from Madrid to Xining Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Madrid to Xining: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance. How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Madrid to Xining Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Madrid to Xining in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Madrid to Xining flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps. You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Madrid to Xining airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures. \*Terms apply. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. 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