R1 165+ 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 7/4. 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
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Etihad Airways

Good round-trip deal

R1 902 or less

Good one-way deal

R595 or less
On average, Etihad Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Madrid Barajas (avg. price of R12 492).
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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 10 March 2026.

Mon 13/423:10
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/414:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R9 190
Sun 5/49:55
MAD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/422:25
JNB
-
MAD
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R9 340
Sun 5/414:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Sat 18/422:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/3R9 440
Mon 13/423:10
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/414:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R9 473
Tue 24/312:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
Air Algerie
Sat 28/322:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/3R9 489
Sun 12/46:00
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
KLM
Fri 24/47:40
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 5/3R10 671
Tue 21/46:00
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 45m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 30m
Air France
Deal found 7/3R10 688
Sun 12/46:00
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 45m
Air France
Tue 28/423:45
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop35h 35m
Air France
Deal found 7/3R10 721
Mon 13/423:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/413:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R10 905
Mon 4/518:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/516:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop17h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 004
Mon 13/423:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/413:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R11 121
Thu 21/515:55
MAD
-
DUR
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/612:05
DUR
-
MAD
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R12 553

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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 10 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

R11 637

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Sun 14/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

23:15-9:30

1 stop34h 15m

R12 353

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 19/5

14:55-11:30

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:00-7:35

1 stop18h 35m

R12 819

MadridDurban

MAD - DUR

MADDUR

Madrid Barajas

Sat 23/5

13:05-10:40

2 stops45h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 7/6

11:15-9:10

2 stops21h 55m

R13 002

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 20/4

23:10-18:55

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R13 085

MadridDurban

MAD - DUR

MADDUR

Madrid Barajas

Fri 22/5

9:05-10:35

2 stops25h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

12:05-13:25

2 stops25h 20m

R13 418

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 27/8

15:45-9:00

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

12:40-8:15

1 stop19h 35m

R13 668

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/4

15:25-20:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

R13 851

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/7

15:25-16:15

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 501

MadridDurban

MAD - DUR

MADDUR

Madrid Barajas

Mon 25/5

9:05-10:35

2 stops25h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/6

11:15-7:35

2 stops20h 20m

R14 700

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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 March 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 808). Flying from Madrid in December will prove the most costly (average of R11 221). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines. 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

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - BLR

7 kg hand luggage should have clear instructions that personal hand carry items are not allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Madrid for the current month are Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. 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 R572 to Porto (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R7 943 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 431). Etihad Airways flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R7 168). Iberia flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 219).

  • 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 R24 396
    Madrid Barajas to London Heathrow Airport from R30 676

  • 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 R9 306 round trip
    Travel from Madrid to Cape Town from R11 188 round trip

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