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R970+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MAD — JNB
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Madrid

Discover essential information about flights departing from Madrid, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Madrid airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Etihad Airways

Good round-trip deal

R1 816 or less

Good one-way deal

R568 or less
On average, Etihad Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Madrid Barajas (avg. price of R11 928).
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Cheapest flights from Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Mon 2/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R8 934
Mon 9/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R8 981
Mon 9/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R9 125
Mon 2/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R9 220
Tue 24/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R9 331
Thu 5/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R9 379
Tue 5/513:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 23/522:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 9/2R9 411
Sun 12/414:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Wed 22/422:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 427
Tue 23/613:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 4/722:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/2R9 442
Tue 24/312:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Air Algerie
Sat 28/322:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/2R9 458
Tue 31/313:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 11/422:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 522
Tue 30/613:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 13/722:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 538

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Find flights departing from Madrid that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

R9 570

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/7

13:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

22:25-12:30

1 stop14h 05m

R9 840

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

R9 999

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R10 380

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/5

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

R10 444

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/5

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

R10 682

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/5

10:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

R10 682

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/5

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

R11 127

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Fri 15/5

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

R11 143

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 30/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

R11 239

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid

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When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from 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 Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid (average of R7 455). Flying from Madrid in December will prove the most costly (average of R10 635). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Madrid?

When flying from Madrid check dates and pricing for the following: Etihad Airways, Iberia, Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

KLM
KLM
From R14 752
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 844
Iberia
Iberia
From R10 337
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 276

What are popular destinations to fly to from Madrid?

From Madrid you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (1 079 flights per day), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (951 flights per day) and Rome (808 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R3 276
Arrecife Lanzarote
Arrecife Lanzarote
From R1 176
Florence Peretola
Florence Peretola
From R1 254
Vienna Intl
Vienna Intl
From R3 418

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Madrid?

The cheapest city to fly to from Madrid is Granada Federico Garcia Lorca, with prices starting at R409. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Granada Federico Garcia Lorca
Granada Federico Garcia Lorca
From R409
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R435
Malaga
Malaga
From R621
Porto
Porto
From R639

Airline reviews for flights from Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Madrid. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Madrid, such as Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air. 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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Iberia
7,0
Good
3 114 reviews
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Madrid. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Madrid?

    The most selected flight destinations from Madrid for the current month are Bogotá, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Buenos Aires. While Bogotá, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Buenos Aires are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Madrid for as low as R409 to Granada (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 206 to fly from Madrid.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Iberia have been found to have the cheapest prices from Madrid. Here are some options available: Ethiopian Air flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R3 276). Etihad Airways flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 844). Iberia flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 337).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Madrid?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Madrid are below:
    Madrid Barajas to Santiago from R23 294
    Madrid Barajas to London Heathrow Airport from R29 291

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Madrid. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Madrid?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Madrid to embark to:
    Travel from Madrid to Johannesburg from R8 807 round trip

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