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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R8 543

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 547

One-way from

R8 543

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 405
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 735 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 706 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 April 2025.

Mon 12/519:35MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/514:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R12 547
Tue 20/59:30MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mIberia
Tue 27/513:00CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 45mIberia
Deal found 13/4R12 661
Sun 25/512:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/616:35CPT - MAD
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R13 405
Mon 19/59:30MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/613:00CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 443
Sun 18/517:10MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Deal found 14/4R13 519
Tue 20/517:45MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Tue 27/523:15CPT - MAD
2 stops57h 55mAir France
Deal found 14/4R15 541
Sun 23/1110:05MAD - CPT
1 stop35h 00mSWISS
Wed 10/129:00CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 15mSWISS
Deal found 13/4R15 693
Wed 26/1112:05MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Thu 11/129:30CPT - MAD
2 stops35h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4R17 619
Sun 18/515:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Tue 3/613:05CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/4R18 592
Tue 7/1013:05MAD - CPT
3 stops24h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 20/1014:35CPT - MAD
3 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 916

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2025.
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Madrid

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/5

19:35-13:45

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

14:35-9:05

2 stops18h 30m

R12 547

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/5

9:30-10:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-7:45

1 stop18h 45m

R12 661

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 25/5

12:00-11:50

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

16:35-22:30

1 stop29h 55m

R13 405

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/6

15:45-10:50

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

13:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

R13 634

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 25/5

6:00-12:40

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

R13 710

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/9

9:05-10:50

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

9:00-6:35

2 stops22h 35m

R16 799

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/6

20:15-21:10

2 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

23:00-23:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 895

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 18/5

15:25-11:35

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

13:05-13:30

1 stop24h 25m

R18 592

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/10

6:00-22:10

2 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

14:35-21:40

3 stops31h 05m

R19 030

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 18/5

6:00-13:25

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

18:05-23:25

1 stop29h 20m

R19 793

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

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 9 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 577 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R12 547, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    R9 553 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 Turkish Airlines and SWISS, with prices starting from R11 174 and R12 757, 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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