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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R7 265

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 June 2026.

Sun 30/815:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Iberia
Wed 16/919:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop18h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 3/6R12 797
Sat 19/922:55
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 35m
Iberia
Wed 21/1013:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 6/6R12 995
Fri 19/610:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 00m
KLM
Sun 5/723:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Deal found 5/6R13 210
Tue 13/1015:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Iberia
Mon 19/1013:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 1/6R13 342
Tue 3/1122:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1112:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6R13 392
Tue 9/623:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 21/615:10
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6R13 408
Tue 27/1015:55
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6R13 474
Tue 17/1115:55
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1212:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R13 524
Wed 4/1120:30
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/117:55
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6R13 540
Thu 2/715:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Iberia
Tue 14/713:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop25h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 2/6R13 573
Tue 6/1015:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1013:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R13 639

Find 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 7 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 649

One-way from

R7 265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 837
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 30/8-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 911 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 021 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/8

10:25-21:25

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

23:15-19:35

1 stop20h 20m

R13 953

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

22:25-17:25

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

18:55-20:55

1 stop27h 00m

R14 531

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

15:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:00-20:20

1 stop24h 20m

R14 531

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

14:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

20:00-19:55

1 stop24h 55m

R14 597

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/11

21:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

13:40-12:40

1 stop24h 00m

R14 597

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/10

21:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

13:40-12:40

1 stop24h 00m

R15 076

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/8

22:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

19:30-20:45

1 stop25h 15m

R15 191

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/7

15:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

13:15-13:30

1 stop24h 15m

R15 687

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

9:05-14:35

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:30-14:15

1 stop18h 45m

R16 562
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

6:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

23:15-16:45

2 stops17h 30m

R16 892

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 384). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 833). 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?

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 7 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 006 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like KLM, Qatar Airways, and Emirates fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R11 498, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?

    R6 506 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 715 and R9 870, respectively.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 384). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 833). 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 2 airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 7 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 498AverageR13 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 324AverageR21 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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