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R874+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain

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MAD — CPT
Feb 3 — Feb 101
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 4 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Iberia

Good round-trip deal

R2 096 or less

Good one-way deal

R702 or less
On average, Iberia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Madrid Barajas (avg. price of R13 732).
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Cheapest flights from Madrid
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Mon 16/221:25MAD - JNB
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/214:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 180
Thu 15/121:25MAD - JNB
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 230
Mon 19/121:25MAD - JNB
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R9 279
Tue 7/423:10MAD - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/414:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R9 477
Mon 25/523:10MAD - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/614:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R9 510
Thu 21/523:10MAD - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/514:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R9 741
Wed 18/221:10MAD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/29:50JNB - MAD
1 stop34h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1R10 367
Thu 15/121:10MAD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/19:50JNB - MAD
1 stop34h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/1R10 450
Mon 1/621:45MAD - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/69:50JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R10 565
Mon 26/121:25MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R10 845
Mon 1/612:50MAD - CPT
1 stop32h 05mSWISS
Thu 11/622:50CPT - MAD
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/1R10 928
Mon 19/121:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/1R11 076

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

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Mon 19/1

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

R9 279

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 741

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/1

9:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-7:35

1 stop22h 45m

R10 911

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/1

12:50-13:05

2 stops23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-9:40

2 stops20h 10m

R11 125

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/5

10:45-8:20

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

R11 406

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 24/1

17:00-21:55

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

7:55-9:10

1 stop26h 15m

R12 197

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/3

12:35-9:30

2 stops19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

19:00-11:50

2 stops16h 50m

R12 230

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 26/1

14:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-10:25

1 stop18h 10m

R12 559

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/2

6:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop16h 15m

R12 592

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 28/2

21:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

R12 592

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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 Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid (average of R10 285). Flying from Madrid in August will prove the most costly (average of R12 823). 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: KLM. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

KLM
KLM
From R13 469
Iberia
Iberia
From R10 887
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 941

What are popular destinations to fly to from Madrid?

From Madrid you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1 011 flights per day), London (993 flights per day) and Rome (834 flights per day).

Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R560
Paris
Paris
From R4 487
Arrecife Lanzarote
Arrecife Lanzarote
From R1 219
Vienna Intl
Vienna Intl
From R3 544

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Madrid?

The cheapest city to fly to from Madrid is Barcelona-El Prat, with prices starting at R494. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R494
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R560
Malaga
Malaga
From R643
Rome
Rome
From R888

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 KLM. 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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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 4 January 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Madrid for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bogotá, 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 R494 to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 016 to fly from Madrid.

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

    Looking at our data, Etihad Airways, Iberia, and KLM have been found to have the cheapest prices from Madrid. Here are some options available: Etihad Airways flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R6 941). Iberia flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 887). KLM flights from Madrid to Cape Town Intl (R13 469).

  • 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 Paris Orly Airport from R6 373
    Madrid Barajas to Santiago from R24 152
    Madrid Barajas to London Heathrow Airport from R30 370

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Madrid. At this moment in time August 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.

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