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Cheap flights from South Africa to Spain from R5 899

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 6/3. 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 Spain

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

Round-trip from

R8 296

One-way from

R5 899

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 098
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • South Africa to Spain
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • South Africa to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R30 012 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 572 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Spain

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Spain. 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
Mon 10/320:25JNB - BCN
1 stop27h 35mSWISS
Mon 31/320:00BCN - JNB
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R8 793
Tue 25/210:10JNB - MAD
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Tue 4/313:50MAD - JNB
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R9 217
Mon 17/320:25JNB - BCN
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/315:25BCN - JNB
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 365
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
Sun 2/321:15JNB - BCN
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 11/312:20BCN - JNB
1 stop18h 10mBritish 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 13/48:40CPT - BCN
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Sat 26/46:00BCN - CPT
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R11 098

Find flights from South Africa to Spain within your budget

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

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

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:25-23:00

1 stop27h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 31/3

20:00-9:20

1 stop13h 20m

R8 793

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

20:25-9:00

1 stop13h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 25/3

15:25-9:30

2 stops17h 05m

R9 365

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

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

21:15-11:30

1 stop15h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 11/3

12:20-7:30

1 stop18h 10m

R10 747

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Spain

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Spain. 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.

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

Rainfall in Spain by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Spain ranges from 20.0 - 91.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Spain when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Spain by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Spain, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Spain, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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 Spain. 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 to fly from South Africa to Spain one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 899 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 429 and Ethiopian Air from R7 964 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Spain. 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 851AverageR13 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR7 317AverageR13 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 055AverageR16 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 237AverageR14 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 461AverageR16 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 547AverageR12 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR9 702AverageR16 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 767AverageR11 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 813AverageR10 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 042AverageR13 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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