Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R6 691
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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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 May or March, 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 11 November 2025.
Mon 24/1110:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:45CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R11 146
Tue 25/1111:50MAD - CPT
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R11 250
Mon 24/1121:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R11 336
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R11 680
Sun 16/118:30MAD - CPT
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - MAD
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R11 834
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 11 November 2025.
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R12 918
Mon 1/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Sun 14/1223:45CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/11R13 107
Sun 11/114:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11R13 554
Fri 16/19:10MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R13 709
Sun 7/1220:30MAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Sun 14/1223:45CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/11R13 176
Sat 6/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R13 365
Sat 6/1217:55MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R13 554
Fri 27/215:55MAD - CPT
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/312:35CPT - MAD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R14 673
Sun 7/1211:55MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R14 157
Mon 24/1114:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1217:15CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R14 191
Sat 21/321:25MAD - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 29/37:00CPT - MAD
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R15 653
Wed 10/1217:55MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 25/1217:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11R15 292
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 16/118:30MAD - CPT
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - MAD
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R11 834
Thu 20/1110:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Sun 23/117:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 10/11R12 626
Thu 20/117:05MAD - CPT
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/117:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R13 761
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 11 November 2025.
Fri 1/519:50MAD - CPT
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R6 691
Mon 23/310:00MAD - CPT
3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R7 586
Thu 19/320:30MAD - CPT
3 stops58h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R7 775
Sun 22/38:30MAD - CPT
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R7 809
Fri 20/36:20MAD - CPT
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R7 844
Sun 16/117:35MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R8 239
Wed 31/1212:45MAD - CPT
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R8 463
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 11 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 11 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 8/12
21:25-13:00
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 26/12
14:35-5:25
1 stop15h 50m
R12 918
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 1/12
16:50-21:55
1 stop28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/12
23:45-23:25
1 stop24h 40m
R13 107
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 7/12
20:30-21:55
1 stop24h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/12
23:45-23:25
1 stop24h 40m
R13 176
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/12
21:25-13:00
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/12
14:35-5:25
1 stop15h 50m
R13 365
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 11/1
14:25-11:50
1 stop20h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/1
17:15-13:20
1 stop21h 05m
R13 554
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/12
17:55-11:50
1 stop16h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 17/12
17:15-10:50
1 stop18h 35m
R13 554
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Fri 16/1
9:10-11:50
1 stop25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 30/1
17:15-13:20
1 stop21h 05m
R13 709
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 7/12
11:55-11:50
1 stop22h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 17/12
17:15-10:50
1 stop18h 35m
R14 157
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 24/11
14:25-11:50
1 stop20h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/12
17:15-16:25
1 stop24h 10m
R14 191
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Fri 27/2
15:55-17:25
1 stop24h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
12:35-8:25
1 stop20h 50m
R14 673
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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 7 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 751). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 400). 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 11 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 11 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
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 Ethiopian Air, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 30m. 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?
KLM, at R12 115, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that KLM is 17% 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 751). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 400). 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 11 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 11 November 2025.
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