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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R6 508

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Sep 8 — Sep 151
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 9 August 2026.

Mon 28/923:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 21/1013:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 4/8R11 195
Sat 19/921:20 -
1 stop24h 50m
Fri 25/90:10 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 5/8R11 227
Tue 15/922:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Fri 18/90:10 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 7/8R11 517
Tue 22/922:30 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 25/90:10 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 5/8R11 646
Mon 24/823:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 7/915:10 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 4/8R11 662
Thu 10/99:05 -
1 stop25h 10m
Fri 25/90:10 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 5/8R11 727
Mon 28/923:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 23/1013:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 4/8R11 759
Sat 24/1023:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 2/1115:25 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 7/8R11 888

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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 195

One-way from

R6 508

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 061
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/9-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 422 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 277 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 19/9

21:20-22:10

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

0:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

R11 227

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/9

10:25-5:50

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

R12 484

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/8

20:30-21:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

23:00-23:15

2 stops24h 15m

R13 015

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/8

6:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-19:35

1 stop20h 20m

R13 466
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/10

23:10-14:10

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

15:10-5:55

1 stop14h 45m

R14 223

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 31/1

19:30-10:40

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

9:30-9:20

2 stops24h 50m

R14 771

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 29/1

17:20-13:25

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

15:20-11:10

2 stops20h 50m

R15 142

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 15/1

11:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

14:00-10:25

2 stops21h 25m

R15 673

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 16/9

7:40-11:50

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

14:00-10:25

2 stops21h 25m

R15 673
Cheapest one-way

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 23/9

20:35-10:15

2 stops37h 40m

R7 410

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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 403). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 946). 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 R13 386 and R17 848 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 195 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 28–Oct 21).

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 9 August 2026.
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
1 021 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 021 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 021 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements

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 fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 19h 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?

    Ethiopian Air, at R11 217, 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 403). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 946). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 217AverageR13 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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