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.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 682.

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

KLM, at R12 231, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 23% by booking at least 42 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Madrid to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 962.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

April can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Madrid with a flight ticket averaging about R14 936. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as R10 975. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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.

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R6 825+ Flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town

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

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R11 618
One-way from	R6 825
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R14 362

4/10-10/10
2 total stops
69h 30m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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25/11
1 total stop
17h 55m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 565 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 September 2025.

Sat 4/1010:15MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1023:55CPT - MAD

1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 618

Thu 30/108:25MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R12 469

Thu 13/1112:35MAD - CPT

1 stop16h 15mAir France

Thu 4/127:55CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 10mAir France

Deal found 12/9R12 695

Fri 19/96:00MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Thu 2/107:45CPT - MAD

1 stop28h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/9R12 781

Fri 21/1110:00MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/128:00CPT - MAD

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R12 799

Thu 18/913:05MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 20mKLM

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MAD

1 stop20h 15mKLM

Deal found 13/9R12 903

Mon 3/1121:35MAD - CPT

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 059

Thu 30/108:25MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mIberia

Thu 13/1112:35CPT - MAD

1 stop26h 15mIberia

Deal found 13/9R13 181

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 14 September 2025.

Mon 3/1111:35MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 511

Mon 15/1221:25MAD - CPT

1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 31/1214:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R18 425

Fri 14/1115:20MAD - CPT

2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1218:55CPT - MAD

1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R18 964

Wed 24/1210:10MAD - CPT

2 stops20h 30mSWISS

Wed 31/129:00CPT - MAD

1 stop25h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R19 172

Mon 27/1019:35MAD - CPT

1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R14 275

Wed 29/106:00MAD - CPT

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/117:55CPT - MAD

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 317

Tue 16/1221:25MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 31/1214:35CPT - MAD

1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R19 051

Wed 8/1010:25MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1013:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 977

Tue 23/127:25MAD - CPT

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/129:00CPT - MAD

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 366

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/913:05MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 20mKLM

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MAD

1 stop20h 15mKLM

Deal found 13/9R12 903

Thu 18/913:05MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MAD

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 459

Fri 19/96:00MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 25mKLM

Thu 2/107:45CPT - MAD

1 stop28h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/9R12 781

Fri 19/96:00MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1023:15CPT - MAD

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 980

Sat 4/1010:15MAD - CPT

1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1023:55CPT - MAD

1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 618

Thu 9/1021:45MAD - CPT

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1023:55CPT - MAD

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 754

Wed 29/1011:35MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/118:45CPT - MAD

1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 580

Thu 30/108:25MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30CPT - MAD

1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R12 469

Thu 30/108:25MAD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mIberia

Thu 13/1112:35CPT - MAD

1 stop26h 15mIberia

Deal found 13/9R13 181

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 14 September 2025.

Tue 25/1111:50MAD - CPT

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R6 825

Wed 26/1111:35MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R6 894

Thu 6/1122:25MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 00mIberia

Deal found 12/9R7 172

Tue 27/111:05MAD - CPT

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R7 485

Mon 24/1111:35MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R7 502

Wed 21/18:25MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 05mIberia

Deal found 12/9R7 520

Thu 27/1115:20MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R7 537

Mon 24/117:15MAD - CPT

2 stops26h 15mIberia

Deal found 11/9R7 658

Mon 26/110:00MAD - CPT

2 stops23h 30mIberia

Deal found 12/9R7 693

Fri 23/122:25MAD - CPT

1 stop18h 00mIberia

Deal found 12/9R7 797

Mon 26/118:00MAD - CPT

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R7 849

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MAD - CPT

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Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/11

11:35-10:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

12:30-11:00

1 stop23h 30m

R13 511

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 27/10

19:35-6:45

1 stop34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30-11:00

1 stop23h 30m

R14 275

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 29/10

6:00-9:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

7:55-23:05

1 stop16h 10m

R15 317

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/10

10:25-22:00

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

13:00-7:15

1 stop18h 15m

R15 977

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 23/12

7:25-7:40

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

9:00-9:20

1 stop25h 20m

R17 366

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 15/12

21:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R18 425

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/11

15:20-14:35

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

18:55-13:50

1 stop19h 55m

R18 964

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 16/12

21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R19 051

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 24/12

10:10-7:40

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

9:00-9:20

1 stop25h 20m

R19 172

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 26/11

11:35-10:00

1 stop21h 25m

R6 894

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
KLM, at R12 231, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 18% 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 R110). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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