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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Madrid, Spain from R8 222

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or May, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Madrid (MAD). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 296

One-way from

R8 259

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 185
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R29 181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 039 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 9/39:00CPT - MAD
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Sat 22/310:05MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 21/2R8 222
Sun 13/48:40CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/415:05MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 402
Sun 9/313:50CPT - MAD
2 stops19h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/319:20MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R10 600
Tue 10/623:15CPT - MAD
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Tue 17/66:00MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2R11 669
Sun 9/36:05CPT - MAD
2 stops36h 35mLufthansa
Sat 22/313:50MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2R11 706
Sat 17/513:00CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 9/69:30MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R16 388
Sat 17/523:15CPT - MAD
2 stops20h 05mAir France
Mon 9/617:45MAD - CPT
2 stops20h 50mAir France
Deal found 20/2R16 610

Find flights from Cape Town to Madrid within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Madrid 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 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

9:00-18:45

1 stop34h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/3

10:05-7:20

1 stop20h 15m

R8 222

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-9:20

1 stop24h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 28/4

15:05-9:30

2 stops18h 25m

R9 402

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

13:50-8:05

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/3

19:20-14:30

2 stops18h 10m

R10 600

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/6

6:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

R11 669

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

6:05-17:40

2 stops36h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/3

13:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

R11 706

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-7:45

1 stop18h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/6

9:30-10:50

1 stop25h 20m

R16 388

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops20h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/6

17:45-14:35

2 stops20h 50m

R16 610

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

15:00-13:20

2 stops22h 20m

R8 259

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

14:35-9:05

1 stop18h 30m

R9 826

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

23:35-19:20

1 stop19h 45m

R10 729

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 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 Cape Town to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of R756). 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 CPT to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Madrid in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Madrid. 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 Cape Town to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Madrid round-trip from R8 296. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R10 600, and KLM, from R11 669. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Madrid for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 826 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from R10 729 and Qatar Airways from R10 784 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Cape Town to Madrid flights have a stopover in Dubai most of the time. Cape Town to Madrid flights stop in Doha the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq more than anywhere else. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be visited by traveling about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R395 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Madrid flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Madrid is Luanda.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid 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 Cape Town to Madrid?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of R756). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Madrid

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 589AverageR9 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 395AverageR13 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 059AverageR12 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR10 535AverageR17 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 154AverageR16 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 335AverageR14 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 623AverageR14 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 341AverageR13 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAAGCheapestR12 474AverageR15 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 267AverageR15 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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