Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R7 476
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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 November 2025.
Tue 25/117:35MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 582
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R11 600
Mon 1/127:15MAD - CPT
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 617
Wed 26/1115:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 181
Sun 23/1112:35MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 15mAir France
Fri 28/117:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 18/11R12 250
Fri 28/1110:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:00CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 301
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R12 404
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 18 November 2025.
Mon 13/423:10MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/413:50CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R12 506
Mon 1/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/127:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 677
Thu 7/510:20MAD - CPT
1 stop35h 05mKLM
Mon 11/57:50CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/11R14 782
Sun 12/421:45MAD - CPT
2 stops39h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/413:50CPT - MAD
2 stops30h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/11R15 586
Sun 12/412:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/416:40CPT - MAD
1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/11R15 894
Sat 18/49:05MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 23/413:00CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/11R16 065
Tue 14/423:10MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/413:50CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R12 506
Thu 16/423:10MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/414:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R13 824
Sun 12/421:50MAD - CPT
2 stops61h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 22/413:00CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/11R16 492
Sun 12/421:50MAD - CPT
2 stops61h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 23/413:00CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/11R16 492
Thu 7/59:05MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 11/515:20CPT - MAD
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11R16 578
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 18 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 23/1112:35MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 15mAir France
Fri 28/117:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 18/11R12 250
Mon 24/1113:05MAD - CPT
1 stop31h 50mKLM
Fri 28/118:00CPT - MAD
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/11R12 592
Tue 25/117:35MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 582
Tue 25/117:35MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 575
Wed 26/1115:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 181
Fri 28/1110:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:00CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R12 301
Mon 1/127:15MAD - CPT
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R11 617
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R11 600
One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
Tue 2/1211:50MAD - CPT
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R7 476
Sat 24/122:40MAD - CPT
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R8 965
Tue 2/129:50MAD - CPT
2 stops26h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/11R10 265
Wed 31/1212:45MAD - CPT
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R10 385
Mon 29/1220:50MAD - CPT
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R10 607
Tue 6/112:45MAD - CPT
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R10 778
Sat 24/114:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11R10 830
Wed 17/1212:45MAD - CPT
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R10 864
Sat 31/121:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R10 949
Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Cape Town 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 18 November 2025.
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MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 13/4
23:10-14:35
1 stop15h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/4
13:50-5:55
1 stop16h 05m
R12 506
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Tue 14/4
23:10-13:45
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/4
13:50-5:55
1 stop16h 05m
R12 506
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 1/12
16:50-21:55
1 stop28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/12
7:55-23:05
1 stop16h 10m
R12 677
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 16/4
23:10-13:45
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 24/4
14:35-5:55
1 stop15h 20m
R13 824
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 7/5
10:20-21:25
1 stop35h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
7:50-23:25
1 stop15h 35m
R14 782
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 12/4
21:45-13:00
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 21/4
13:50-19:50
2 stops30h 00m
R15 586
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 12/4
12:00-11:50
1 stop23h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 19/4
16:40-10:30
1 stop17h 50m
R15 894
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sat 18/4
9:05-10:50
1 stop25h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/4
13:00-8:20
1 stop19h 20m
R16 065
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 12/4
21:50-10:50
2 stops61h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 22/4
13:00-8:20
1 stop19h 20m
R16 492
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 12/4
21:50-10:50
2 stops61h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/4
13:00-8:20
1 stop19h 20m
R16 492
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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
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 72 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 693). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 327). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
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.
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 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 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Madrid to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Madrid to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 23m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Madrid to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 23m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 November 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Related info for your journey
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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 15h 25m. 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 049, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 693). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 327). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 November 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Madrid to Cape Town. 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 18 November 2025.
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