What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

How often are flights from Madrid to Cape Town delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Madrid and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 044.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 25m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 8579 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

KLM, at R12 149, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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R6 038+ Flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Madrid to Cape Town flights typically cost between R12 541 and R15 836 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 799 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 17-Dec 1).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Mon 17/1110:35MAD - CPT

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10R10 799

Mon 17/1121:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1214:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R11 264

Sun 9/118:30MAD - CPT

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R11 368

Mon 1/1221:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/10R12 230

Best flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 October 2025.

Mon 1/1221:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/10R12 230

Mon 8/1216:50MAD - CPT

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/127:55CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R12 696

Fri 14/116:00MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Sat 6/128:00CPT - MAD

1 stop27h 15mKLM

Deal found 24/10R13 541

Sat 24/117:55MAD - CPT

2 stops19h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 30/117:15CPT - MAD

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/10R14 231

Sat 24/121:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 30/114:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R12 455

Mon 17/1120:30MAD - CPT

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/127:55CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R12 851

Mon 16/321:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 27/314:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R12 593

Mon 16/37:05MAD - CPT

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/37:55CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R12 903

Thu 12/221:25MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 15/213:50CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R12 593

Sat 14/321:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 27/314:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R13 058

Thu 20/117:05MAD - CPT

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/17:55CPT - MAD

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R14 404

Sat 14/321:25MAD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 30/314:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R13 921

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 26 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 9/118:30MAD - CPT

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R11 368

Mon 17/1110:35MAD - CPT

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10R10 799

Mon 17/1121:25MAD - CPT

1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1214:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/10R11 264

Sat 22/1112:45MAD - CPT

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10R12 334

One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
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Sun 16/115:45MAD - CPT

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R6 038

Sat 8/117:10MAD - CPT

2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10R7 590

Tue 2/1222:20MAD - CPT

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R7 901

Mon 1/1212:00MAD - CPT

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R8 366

Wed 3/1211:05MAD - CPT

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R8 487

Sat 29/1112:45MAD - CPT

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/10R8 556

Fri 30/122:10MAD - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10R8 608

Sat 31/112:45MAD - CPT

3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10R8 625

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R10 799
One-way from	R6 038
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R15 404

17/11-1/12
3 total stops
66h 40m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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16/11
1 total stop
27h 15m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 589 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/12

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

15:25-5:25

1 stop15h 00m

R12 230

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 24/1

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R12 455

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R12 593

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/2

21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

R12 593

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/12

16:50-21:55

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

7:55-23:05

1 stop16h 10m

R12 696

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/11

20:30-21:55

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

7:55-23:05

1 stop16h 10m

R12 851

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

7:05-6:10

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

7:55-23:05

1 stop16h 10m

R12 903

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R13 058

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/11

6:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

8:00-10:15

1 stop27h 15m

R13 541

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

21:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:35-5:55

1 stop15h 20m

R13 921

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R10 799). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 438). 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 MAD to CPT?

When flying from Madrid to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Madrid to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Madrid to Cape Town?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 8579 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
KLM, at R12 149, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town 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 Madrid to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R10 799). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 438). 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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