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Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain from R7 964

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
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 296

One-way from

R7 964

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 153
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 081 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 972 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa 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
Tue 25/210:10JNB - MAD
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Tue 4/313:50MAD - JNB
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 217
Sun 13/48:40CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/415:05MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 402
Thu 6/310:10JNB - MAD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/310:05MAD - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 010
Wed 2/414:30JNB - MAD
1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/419:35MAD - JNB
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R10 471
Sun 9/313:50CPT - MAD
2 stops19h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/319:20MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R10 600
Mon 5/521:15JNB - MAD
1 stop20h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 16/517:10MAD - JNB
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 747
Sat 17/523:15JNB - MAD
1 stop34h 20mKLM
Wed 28/510:20MAD - JNB
1 stop35h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2R10 858
Sun 18/523:15JNB - MAD
2 stops23h 55mAir France
Wed 28/517:45MAD - JNB
2 stops27h 35mAir France
Deal found 20/2R11 503
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
Thu 29/513:55JNB - MAD
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 8/622:45MAD - JNB
1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 204

Find flights from South Africa to Madrid within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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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South Africa

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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

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-11:20

1 stop26h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/3

7:25-7:05

1 stop22h 40m

R9 918

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-11:20

1 stop26h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/3

10:05-10:25

1 stop23h 20m

R10 010

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

14:30-9:05

1 stop18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 7/4

19:35-13:05

1 stop17h 30m

R10 471

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

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

21:15-17:25

1 stop20h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 16/5

17:10-9:25

1 stop16h 15m

R10 747

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

23:15-9:35

1 stop34h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 28/5

10:20-21:20

1 stop35h 00m

R10 858

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

23:15-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 28/5

17:45-21:20

2 stops27h 35m

R11 503

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Madrid

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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.

When flying from South Africa to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Madrid have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

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 South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Madrid.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid are Ethiopian Air (R7 964), Qatar Airways (R8 277), and Etihad Airways (R9 144).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Madrid?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madrid?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Madrid?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 589AverageR10 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 055AverageR12 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 403AverageR12 047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 547AverageR11 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapestR9 813AverageR10 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapestR9 888AverageR15 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 042AverageR12 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 282AverageR14 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 539AverageR15 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 651AverageR12 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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