What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

Ethiopian Air, at R11 504, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and KLM. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?

R8 847 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R9 229 and R10 594, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Find a great deal and save up to 53% by booking at least 10 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Madrid to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 359.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

March can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Madrid with a flight ticket averaging about R16 128. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as R11 377. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town.

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R8 410+ Flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R11 504
One-way from	R8 410
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 270

Ethiopian Air
12/5-26/5
4 total stops
35h 55m total
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2025.

Mon 12/519:35MAD - CPT

2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/514:35CPT - MAD

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3R11 504

Tue 2/915:45MAD - CPT

1 stop19h 05mIberia

Tue 16/913:00CPT - MAD

1 stop25h 10mIberia

Deal found 23/3R11 595

Thu 8/59:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3R12 560

Fri 30/510:20MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Fri 6/623:15CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Deal found 22/3R12 851

Fri 2/518:20MAD - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/516:35CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/3R13 015

Fri 25/419:35MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 35mSWISS

Sun 18/58:40CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/3R13 907

Thu 24/416:10MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 15/515:20CPT - MAD

2 stops47h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3R16 128

Wed 30/415:25MAD - CPT

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Tue 20/518:25CPT - MAD

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/3R17 002

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Mon 12/519:35MAD - CPT

2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/514:35CPT - MAD

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3R11 504

Thu 8/516:10MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 40mIberia

Wed 21/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mIberia

Deal found 22/3R12 305

Thu 8/59:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3R12 560

Fri 30/510:20MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Fri 6/623:15CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Deal found 22/3R12 851

Fri 2/518:20MAD - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/516:35CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/3R12 960

Fri 25/419:35MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 35mSWISS

Sun 18/58:40CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/3R13 907

Thu 24/416:10MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 15/515:20CPT - MAD

2 stops47h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3R16 128

Wed 30/415:25MAD - CPT

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Mon 19/513:05CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 22/3R17 002

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Thu 27/36:10MAD - CPT

1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/416:35CPT - MAD

1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/3R23 919

Fri 28/319:35MAD - CPT

1 stop34h 35mSWISS

Sun 13/48:40CPT - MAD

1 stop34h 05mSWISS

Deal found 22/3R14 508

Fri 28/320:35MAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mKLM

Fri 11/423:15CPT - MAD

1 stop34h 20mKLM

Deal found 22/3R21 188

Fri 28/38:25MAD - CPT

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

Sat 12/414:40CPT - MAD

2 stops32h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 22/3R23 118

Sat 29/319:20MAD - CPT

2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 13/47:25CPT - MAD

3 stops25h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3R14 854

Sat 29/321:30MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 45mIberia

Wed 9/419:25CPT - MAD

1 stop19h 00mIberia

Deal found 22/3R15 727

Sat 29/321:30MAD - CPT

1 stop36h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 8/413:00CPT - MAD

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3R24 629

Mon 31/315:25MAD - CPT

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/418:25CPT - MAD

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3R18 986

Mon 31/310:20MAD - CPT

3 stops27h 20mKenya Airways

Mon 7/414:35CPT - MAD

3 stops25h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/3R32 419

Thu 24/49:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mIberia

Wed 21/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop25h 25mIberia

Deal found 22/3R13 142

Thu 24/416:10MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 15/515:20CPT - MAD

2 stops47h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3R16 128

Fri 25/419:35MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 35mSWISS

Sun 18/58:40CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/3R13 907

One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 March 2025.

Sun 20/47:25MAD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3R8 410

Thu 21/823:10MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/3R8 847

Sat 24/515:30MAD - CPT

2 stops20h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 21/3R9 229

Sat 24/514:45MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/3R10 594

Mon 26/58:35MAD - CPT

1 stop24h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 21/3R10 867

Wed 21/516:10MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 40mIberia

Deal found 21/3R11 231

Fri 22/815:45MAD - CPT

3 stops43h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/3R19 058

Fri 15/81:20MAD - CPT

2 stops37h 15mAegean Airlines

Deal found 22/3R19 259

Thu 14/813:05MAD - CPT

3 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/3R24 938

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R8 410

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23:10-13:45

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to CPT?

When flying from Madrid to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Madrid to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8,1

Very Good

726 reviews

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1 / 20

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Anonymous,Nov 2024

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I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines

8,1

Very Good

726 reviews

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726 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 191 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8,1

Very Good

726 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM

7,8

Good

1 319 reviews

Aegean Airlines

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1 / 20

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Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

SWISS

7,5

Good

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Aegean Airlines

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726 reviews

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SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 538 reviews

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726 reviews

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SKG - FRA

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Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R11 504, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and KLM. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?
R8 847 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R9 229 and R10 594, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R8 410

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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