How long is the flight from Spain to Cape Town?

Departing from Spain to Cape Town will take you 24h 35m. The distance between Spain and Cape Town is about 8327 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Spain to Cape Town are Iberia (R7 585), SWISS (R9 542), and Turkish Airlines (R10 285).

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 are the most popular routes from Spain to Cape Town?

The most popular route from Spain to Cape Town is Madrid Barajas - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Barcelona-El Prat - Cape Town Intl or Malaga - Cape Town Intl.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ES to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Spain to Cape Town as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Spain?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Spain to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Spain to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Spain to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Spain to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Spain to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Spain to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Spain 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.

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One-way from	R7 656
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R18 802

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MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/12

7:50-12:40

3 stops51h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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R8 298

BarcelonaCape Town

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/4

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2 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/11

7:50-17:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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R8 627

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VLC Valencia - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Valencia

Sat 7/11

6:15-21:15

3 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Madrid Barajas

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23:10-13:25

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Cape Town Intl

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0:00-23:00

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BIO Bilbao - CPT Cape Town Intl

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16:40-16:45

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Madrid Barajas

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23:10-14:10

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Cape Town Intl

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MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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BarcelonaCape Town

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 2/11

11:10-17:25

3 stops53h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

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BCN Barcelona-El Prat - CPT Cape Town Intl

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Spain to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to Cape Town (average of R14 505). Flying from Spain to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 728). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Spain to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Spain to Cape Town is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and Ethiopian Air from Spain to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7,5

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

PMI - ZRH

We were delayed and I almost missed my connection in Zurich. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

SWISS

7,5

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

PMI - ZRH

We were delayed and I almost missed my connection in Zurich. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

Ethiopian Air

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

PMI - ZRH

We were delayed and I almost missed my connection in Zurich. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Spain?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Spain to Cape Town.
How long is the flight from Spain to Cape Town?
Departing from Spain to Cape Town will take you 24h 35m. The distance between Spain and Cape Town is about 8327 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Spain to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Spain to Cape Town are Iberia (R7 585), SWISS (R9 542), and Turkish Airlines (R10 285).
What are the most popular routes from Spain to Cape Town?
The most popular route from Spain to Cape Town is Madrid Barajas - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Barcelona-El Prat - Cape Town Intl or Malaga - Cape Town Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Spain to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Spain to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Spain to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Spain to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Spain to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Spain 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 Spain to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to Cape Town (average of R14 505). Flying from Spain to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 728). 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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The best time to book flights from Spain to Cape Town is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and Ethiopian Air from Spain to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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