What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

Ethiopian Air, at R12 020, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

R9 894 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R11 361 and R11 719, respectively.

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.

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 53% by booking at least 10 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 R11 737.

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 R16 315. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as R11 888. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

R9 894+ 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 February, booked 9 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	R12 020
One-way from	R9 894
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R13 223

Ethiopian Air
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4 total stops
35h 55m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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15h 25m total
Madrid to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 473 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 20 April 2025.

Mon 5/519:35MAD - CPT

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Mon 19/514:35CPT - MAD

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Deal found 18/4R12 020

Mon 19/59:30MAD - CPT

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Tue 3/613:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R12 753

Fri 30/514:45MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/616:35CPT - MAD

1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4R13 299

Sun 15/610:20MAD - CPT

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Mon 21/723:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 18/4R13 694

Tue 20/59:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/513:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R14 164

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Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R14 465

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1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 19/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/4R16 083

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1 stop20h 15mEmirates

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Deal found 19/4R17 023

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2 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/4R17 625

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3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

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3 stops34h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/4R19 073

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Mon 5/519:35MAD - CPT

2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 19/514:35CPT - MAD

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/4R12 020

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Tue 3/613:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R12 753

Fri 30/514:45MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/616:35CPT - MAD

1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4R13 299

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1 stop34h 50mKLM

Mon 21/723:00CPT - MAD

1 stop34h 35mKLM

Deal found 18/4R13 694

Tue 20/59:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4R14 164

Mon 19/516:40MAD - CPT

2 stops20h 00mAir France

Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD

2 stops20h 05mAir France

Deal found 19/4R14 465

Mon 5/59:30MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 19/513:00CPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/4R16 083

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2 stops30h 40mSWISS

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2 stops31h 40mSWISS

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1 stop25h 25mEmirates

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1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 18/4R18 359

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2 stops40h 10mKenya Airways

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Deal found 18/4R19 694

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Deal found 18/4R25 337

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Sat 3/523:15CPT - MAD

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Deal found 18/4R26 767

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Sat 3/513:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 18/4R31 281

Fri 2/56:00MAD - CPT

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Thu 29/514:30CPT - MAD

3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/4R20 484

Sun 4/510:50MAD - CPT

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Thu 8/519:50CPT - MAD

1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines

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Mon 5/519:35MAD - CPT

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Mon 19/514:35CPT - MAD

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Deal found 18/4R12 020

Mon 5/59:30MAD - CPT

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Mon 19/513:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R16 083

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Deal found 19/4R18 377

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Deal found 19/4R24 716

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2 stops27h 45mKLM

Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R13 863

Mon 19/59:30MAD - CPT

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Tue 3/613:00CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R12 753

Mon 19/516:40MAD - CPT

2 stops20h 00mAir France

Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD

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Deal found 19/4R14 465

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 20 April 2025.

Mon 18/823:10MAD - CPT

1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/4R9 894

Sat 16/822:50MAD - CPT

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4R10 628

Thu 14/814:45MAD - CPT

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4R11 361

Mon 2/614:55MAD - CPT

2 stops18h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 18/4R11 719

Tue 12/815:30MAD - CPT

2 stops25h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 18/4R13 280

Sat 16/820:25MAD - CPT

1 stop25h 00mKLM

Deal found 18/4R14 220

Sat 16/820:15MAD - CPT

2 stops25h 10mAir France

Deal found 18/4R14 333

Tue 19/86:00MAD - CPT

3 stops31h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/4R23 663

Mon 18/89:30MAD - CPT

3 stops49h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/4R24 829

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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 9 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Madrid to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

Emirates

8,0

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3 201 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 582 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 554 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air France

7,4

Good

1 438 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R12 020, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?
R9 894 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R11 361 and R11 719, 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, 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 February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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