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$400s Spain & Portugal!

BARCELONA, MADRID, MALAGA,  VALENCIA, PALMA, IBIZA, PORTO, LISBON

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First-Timer’s Tips for Spain & Portugal

If it’s your first time heading to the Iberian Peninsula, here are a few simple tips to make your trip even smoother:

  • City-hopping is easy. Spain and Portugal have excellent train networks (Renfe and Comboios de Portugal), and short flights between major cities are affordable. It’s easy to see two or three cities in one trip.

  • Stay central. Choose accommodations in historic city centers (like Lisbon’s Baixa or Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter) to be close to sights, dining, and public transportation. Bonus: you’ll feel more immersed in the culture.

  • Dine like a local. Meals happen later here! Lunch runs from 1–3 p.m., and dinner often starts after 8 p.m. Embrace the relaxed pace—it’s part of the experience.

  • Brush up on basics. A few words of Spanish or Portuguese go a long way! Most people in tourist areas speak English, but locals appreciate a simple "gracias" or "obrigado."

  • Slow down and soak it in. The best memories often come from wandering quiet side streets, lingering over coffee, or finding an unexpected plaza buzzing with life. Spain and Portugal are made for discovery.

Whether you’re planning your first European adventure or adding a new chapter to your travel story, Spain and Portugal offer the perfect blend of energy, history, and laid-back beauty.

  • Destinations: Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Valencia, Lisbon, Porto
  • Departures: AR, MO, TX, OK, TN, NC
  • Travel Dates:  varies
  • Travel Resources Guide: ✅ Yes – Full Travel Resources Guide for Spain and AirBNB Guides for Portugal!
  • Airlines: American, United, British Airways, Iberia, and partners

 

PRICES:  These fares are $300 - $700 below usual!

 



THE $400s Roundtrip Flights to Spain and Portugal are still active! 

We're still seeing $400s  roundtrip on several routes to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Valencia, Porto, and Lisbon!

 Whether you’re strolling the colorful streets of Barcelona or sipping port in Porto, this is one of the best opportunities we’ve seen recently to explore the Iberian Peninsula.


Why Visit Spain & Portugal?

🇪🇸 Spain Highlights

  • Barcelona: Gaudí’s architecture, seaside promenades, bustling tapas bars, and Gothic Quarter magic.

  • Madrid: World-class museums, sprawling parks, elegant boulevards, and dynamic nightlife.

  • Málaga: Gateway to the Costa del Sol—sun-drenched beaches and Picasso’s hometown.

  • Valencia: Home of paella, futuristic architecture, beautiful old quarters, and sunny beaches.

🇵🇹 Portugal Highlights

  • Lisbon: Charming hillsides, yellow trams, colorful tile facades, and incredible sunsets over the river.

  • Porto: Riverside romance, famous port wine cellars, and one of Europe’s most atmospheric old towns.


What’s the Weather Like?

  • September–October: Mild and warm—highs in the 70s–80s°F (21–28°C)—perfect for sightseeing and beach days without the summer crowds.

  • November–January: Cooler and festive. Expect highs in the 50s–60s°F (10–18°C), ideal for cozy cafĂ©s, holiday markets, and relaxed city exploring.

  • February–March: Early spring brings mild weather—highs in the 60s°F (15–18°C)—plus fewer tourists and gorgeous blooming parks.


Plan Your Iberian Escape

From Barcelona’s beaches to Lisbon’s winding streets, from Madrid’s royal palaces to Porto’s river views, Spain and Portugal offer something for every traveler—and now you can experience them at a fraction of the usual cost.

With fares in the $400s–$500s, now’s the time to plan your Iberian adventure! 

*Click on flight links below to be directed to sample dates / flights.  This is a great starting place to start finding dates that work for you.  Prices were valid when this fare alert was assembled - but are subject to change at any moment.

 


TEXAS DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: UNITED, DELTA, AMERICAN, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

DALLAS (DFW, DAL):

$520 BARCELONA, SPAIN / NONSTOP / JAN-MAY, AUG-OCT

$548 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$488 MALAGA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$486 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN / JAN-FEB

$482 LISBON, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR (500s APR-MAY, AUG-OCT)

AUSTIN (AUS):

$476 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$477 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$476 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$480 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$491 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$491 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

HOUSTON (HOU, IAH):

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, AUG-SEP

$542 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-FEB

$532 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR

TEXARKANA (TXK):

$480 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$487 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

 

 


ARKANSAS DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: UNITED, AMERICAN, DELTA, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

FAYETTEVILLE (XNA):

$481 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$487 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$488 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$487 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$494 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

LITTLE ROCK (LIT):

$484 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$488 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$487 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$490 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$498 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$495 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

TEXARKANA (TXK):

$488 BARCELONA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$488 MADRID, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$510 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-FEB

$507 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR

 

 


MISSOURI DEPARTURES   /  AIRLINES: UNITED, AMERICAN, DELTA, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

ST. LOUIS (STL):

$484 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$486 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$495 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$494 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

KANSAS CITY (MCI):

$484 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$486 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$495 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$498 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$494 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

SPRINGFIELD (SGF):

$480 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$487 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$482 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

JOPLIN (JLN):

$483 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$484 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$486 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$483 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$486 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$490 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$489 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

 

 


OKLAHOMA DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: UNITED, AMERICAN, DELTA, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

TULSA (TUL):

$481 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$490 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$486 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$487 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$482 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

OKLAHOMA CITY (OKC):

$484 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$486 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$486 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$490 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$498 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$495 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

 


TENNESSEE DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: UNITED, AMERICAN, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

MEMPHIS (MEM):

$480 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$492 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$498 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$498 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$498 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$482 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

NASHVILLE (BNA):

$476 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$486 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$487 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$491 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$489 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

 

 


NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: ICELANDAIR, UNITED, DELTA, AMERICAN, AIR CANADA

*Link takes you to a sample flight date on the google flights calendar.  To find a different date, simply click on the provided date in the top right - and google's calendar will open up for you.  Then, you can start your search. 

RALEIGH (RDU): NOV

$389 BARCELONA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR, AUG-OCT

$488 MADRID, SPAIN / JAN-MAR, SEP-OCT

$482 MALAGA, SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$484 VALENCIA, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$494 PALMA, MAJORCA ISLAND SPAIN /  JAN-MAR

$500 IBIZA ISLAND, SPAIN / JAN-MAR

$489 PORTO, PORTUGAL / JAN-MAR

$492 LISBON, PORTUGAL /  JAN-MAR, OCT

 

 

Booking Flights

Adventure Fares recommends starting your fare search with easy-to-use search engines (like Google Flights) to locate the flight you’re wanting, dates and details.  Then, after finding the flight details, we recommend booking the actual flights direct with the airlines.  We also sometimes use travel services like Momondo.com,  expedia.com,  travelocity.com - and others.  Booking with airlines directly is typically preferable, especially when problems occur (such as flight changes, delays, booking problems, etc).   

BUDGET RESOURCES:

We typically go to Budget Your Trip to research budgeting!  We highly recommend their website.  They do a fantastic job of compiling data from thousands of travelers around the world!  This data is so useful for anyone who’s wanting to make the most of their travel budget.  If you sign up and enter your own expenses - you contribute to the data and also get to access their fantastic planning tools - with charts, maps, graphs, and tables of your trip finances.  Bookmark their site, and go there for a lot more in-depth budgeting research:  BudgetYourTrip.com

With this chart, we just wanted to give you an idea of how your budget might look compared to a few familiar places here in the U.S

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