How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Madeira?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 17% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Madeira 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R14 607, or R15 135 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Madeira?

January can be a great time to fly to Madeira from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R17 456. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as R8 659. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madeira that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madeira flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madeira?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madeira by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R20 351+ Flights from South Africa to Madeira

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Madeira

Round-trip from	R13 861
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R13 971

9/5-16/5
4 total stops
51h 45m total
South Africa to Madeira

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R53 290 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 139 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Madeira. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 27/109:30CPT - FNC

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Deal found 24/3R12 570

Fri 9/515:00CPT - FNC

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/514:40FNC - CPT

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3R13 861

Wed 29/109:30CPT - FNC

2 stops27h 45mSWISS

Thu 20/1112:05FNC - CPT

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Deal found 25/3R14 462

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1 stop19h 45mSWISS

Wed 21/510:25FNC - JNB

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Deal found 24/3R15 735

Mon 26/514:00CPT - FNC

2 stops28h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 18/612:00FNC - CPT

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1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 4/819:00JNB - FNC

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Tue 9/915:35FNC - JNB

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3R19 919

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Tue 17/610:15FNC - CPT

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Deal found 25/3R20 428

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Deal found 24/3R20 628

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Deal found 24/3R23 412

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2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 18/612:00FNC - CPT

2 stops28h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 25/3R15 826

Wed 14/513:55JNB - FNC

2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 21/512:00FNC - JNB

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Deal found 24/3R17 481

Sun 1/618:05CPT - FNC

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Fri 20/68:45FNC - CPT

2 stops47h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 25/3R18 791

Thu 29/513:05CPT - FNC

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Tue 17/610:15FNC - CPT

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Deal found 25/3R20 428

Thu 29/523:15CPT - FNC

1 stop35h 25mKLM

Tue 17/618:30FNC - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 24/3R20 628

Wed 6/89:50JNB - FNC

2 stops26h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/95:50FNC - JNB

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Wed 14/516:40JNB - FNC

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Mon 4/819:00JNB - FNC

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Tue 9/918:30FNC - JNB

1 stop25h 50mKLM

Deal found 24/3R23 412

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Madeira. Data last updated 25 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

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Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

15:00-19:25

2 stops29h 25m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 16/5

14:40-14:00

2 stops22h 20m

R13 861

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:35-14:20

1 stop19h 45m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 21/5

10:25-9:20

1 stop21h 55m

R15 735

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

14:00-17:50

2 stops28h 50m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 18/6

12:00-14:35

2 stops25h 35m

R15 826

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

16:40-23:55

3 stops32h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 21/5

7:00-7:10

3 stops47h 10m

R16 881

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-12:05

2 stops23h 10m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 21/5

12:00-10:00

2 stops45h 00m

R17 481

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:05-20:55

2 stops27h 50m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 20/6

8:45-9:30

2 stops47h 45m

R18 791

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

19:00-10:30

2 stops40h 30m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 9/9

15:35-8:35

1 stop16h 00m

R19 919

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:05-1:15

2 stops37h 10m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 17/6

10:15-11:35

2 stops24h 20m

R20 428

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

23:15-9:40

1 stop35h 25m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 17/6

18:30-21:25

1 stop25h 55m

R20 628

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-11:30

2 stops26h 40m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 9/9

5:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

R21 029

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Madeira

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Madeira

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madeira?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R685). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 149). 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 ZA to MA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Madeira as you normally would.

Rainfall in Madeira by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madeira ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madeira when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

Temperature in Madeira by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madeira, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madeira

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Madeira to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 318 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 569 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 540 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 176 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madeira that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madeira flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madeira?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madeira 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 South Africa to Madeira?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R685). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 149). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Madeira

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR8 819	AverageR15 146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 995	AverageR20 015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 690	AverageR17 658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 436	AverageR21 915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 534	AverageR23 486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 818	AverageR20 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR18 685	AverageR20 453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madeira?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madeira

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Madeira to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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