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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R7 347

MAD — CPT
Nov 4 — Nov 111
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 2/1118:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Sat 14/110:55 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 30/9R10 929
Sun 8/1111:55 -
1 stop34h 05m
Sat 21/110:55 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 2/10R10 962
Mon 2/1118:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Sat 7/110:55 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 2/10R10 996
Mon 2/1111:55 -
1 stop34h 05m
Mon 9/1117:15 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 2/10R11 046
Fri 20/1111:55 -
1 stop34h 05m
Sat 28/110:55 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 2/10R11 062
Wed 18/1114:20 -
1 stop20h 45m
Mon 23/110:55 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 2/10R11 129
Sun 15/1118:15 -
1 stop27h 45m
Sat 28/110:55 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 2/10R11 179
Tue 24/1121:25 -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 4/10R11 246
Wed 2/1217:55 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 8/120:55 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 30/9R11 329
Thu 26/116:45 -
2 stops22h 40m
Wed 9/128:30 -
3 stops35h 25m
Deal found 1/10R11 412

Find flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R10 929

One-way from

R7 347

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R15 911
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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9/1-31/12
  • 9/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 653 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/11

7:50-17:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 080

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 19/3

19:25-14:00

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 496
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/11

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 530

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/12

21:35-21:35

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 646

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/11

21:25-14:10

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 846

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

21:25-14:10

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 846

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/11

13:00-11:55

3 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 346

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/1

23:35-8:40

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 412

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/1

19:15-7:40

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 429

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/11

23:35-18:05

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 546

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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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 612). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 527). 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 378 and R19 493 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 929 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 2–Nov 14).

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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Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

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

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

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 Turkish Airlines fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 25m. 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 601, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% 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 612). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 527). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 601AverageR13 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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