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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R6 645

MAD — CPT
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Mon 7/920:30 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 22/90:15 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 2/9R11 521
Tue 24/116:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 16/128:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 6/9R11 537
Thu 10/923:10 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 23/915:10 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 3/9R11 617
Tue 20/1023:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Mon 26/1015:10 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 7/9R11 633
Mon 16/116:05 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 4/128:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 3/9R11 681
Thu 1/1023:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 7/1015:10 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 4/9R11 760
Mon 7/920:15 -
2 stops25h 10m
Tue 22/90:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 2/9R11 840
Sat 21/116:00 -
1 stop23h 25m
Sat 28/118:30 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 2/9R11 920
Sat 3/1010:10 -
1 stop36h 00m
Fri 16/100:10 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 6/9R11 936
Mon 23/1120:30 -
1 stop25h 10m
Wed 16/128:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 6/9R11 984

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Round-trip from

R11 521

One-way from

R6 645

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 390
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 993 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 30/11

21:50-7:35

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 645
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/11

22:05-17:25

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 235

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 17/2

16:10-10:35

2 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 000

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 19/10

22:15-13:00

3 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 063

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/11

5:45-10:30

3 stops51h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 095

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 13/10

20:50-14:00

2 stops41h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 175

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 15/2

19:15-21:00

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 573

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/10

6:30-14:05

2 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 589

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/10

21:20-22:10

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 796

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 29/9

23:10-14:10

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

15:10-5:55

1 stop14h 45m

R12 382

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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 38 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 095). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 764). 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.

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 525 and R16 159 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 521 on KLM (Sept 20–Sept 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air 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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
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Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Food

6,9

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Food

6,9

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and KLM fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 55m. The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 8579 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R11 096, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 095). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 764). 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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Top airline flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 096AverageR12 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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