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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, Spain from R7 335

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAD
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 23 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 409

One-way from

R7 335

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 885
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 009 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2025.

Sat 14/619:35JNB - MAD
1 stop23h 10mSWISS
Mon 23/610:05MAD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Deal found 23/3R9 391
Fri 16/514:30JNB - MAD
2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/519:35MAD - JNB
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R9 937
Fri 16/59:50JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/510:35MAD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R10 083
Sat 14/619:35JNB - MAD
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/612:40MAD - JNB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R10 101
Tue 29/420:40JNB - MAD
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 6/522:45MAD - JNB
1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R11 848
Wed 1/1021:15JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/1110:35MAD - JNB
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3R12 704
Tue 24/613:25JNB - MAD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Wed 15/1015:25MAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R13 450
Tue 15/719:00JNB - MAD
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Wed 30/78:35MAD - JNB
1 stop24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3R14 105
Tue 24/616:40JNB - MAD
2 stops22h 15mTAAG
Wed 15/1017:45MAD - JNB
2 stops20h 55mTAAG
Deal found 23/3R16 235
Fri 9/51:15JNB - MAD
2 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 16/56:00MAD - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/3R16 690
Thu 3/719:00JNB - MAD
2 stops21h 45mBrussels Airlines
Mon 21/712:40MAD - JNB
2 stops19h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 23/3R21 968

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 23 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Madrid that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

19:35-18:45

1 stop23h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/6

10:05-9:20

1 stop23h 15m

R9 391

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/5

19:35-13:05

2 stops17h 30m

R9 937

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

9:50-8:05

1 stop22h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/5

10:35-8:20

1 stop21h 45m

R10 083

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

19:35-18:45

1 stop23h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/6

12:40-8:35

2 stops19h 55m

R10 101

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

20:40-14:25

1 stop17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/5

22:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

R11 848

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

13:25-13:30

1 stop24h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 15/10

15:25-20:50

1 stop29h 25m

R13 450

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:00-17:35

2 stops22h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/7

8:35-8:35

1 stop24h 00m

R14 105

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

16:40-14:55

2 stops22h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 15/10

17:45-14:40

2 stops20h 55m

R16 235

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

1:15-23:25

2 stops22h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 16/5

6:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

R16 690

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

19:00-16:45

2 stops21h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 21/7

12:40-8:35

2 stops19h 55m

R21 968

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Madrid

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 23 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 23 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Johannesburg to Madrid. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 569 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 176 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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 Johannesburg to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from Johannesburg. On average, Barajas has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 15 airlines. Madrid Barajas is conveniently located just 13,6 km from Madrid’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Madrid is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 409 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, starting at R9 482 and R10 301 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R7 335 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R8 518 and R14 706, respectively.

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Madrid stopover in Doha most frequently. Johannesburg to Madrid flights stop in Dubai the next most. London sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R440 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in London?

    Hyde Park, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Russell Square are currently the most popular points of interest in London. Hyde Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Russell Square are located about 20,1 km, 25,2 km, and 23,5 km, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R513 per day.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is Amsterdam. Zurich is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid. Paris sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to Madrid route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Madrid?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from Johannesburg 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 624AverageR10 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 953AverageR11 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 268AverageR11 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 425AverageR11 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapestR9 688AverageR10 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapestR9 844AverageR13 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 935AverageR12 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 151AverageR14 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 364AverageR15 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 690AverageR12 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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