How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

SWISS, KLM, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 25h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8278 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Madeira one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 638. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Madeira for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madeira ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madeira when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madeira, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Madeira as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madeira that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madeira flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madeira?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madeira 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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Cheapest in	November
Average price	R17 380

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South Africa to Madeira

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

19:25-9:10

1 stop38h 45m

Funchal Madeira

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11:45-7:35

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JohannesburgFunchal

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FNC Funchal Madeira

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15:25-9:30

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JohannesburgFunchal

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madeira?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R13 405). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 719). 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 South Africa to Madeira?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Madeira is 67 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 Madeira

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Madeira, such as KLM,SWISS, andQatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

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4,0

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

SWISS

7,5

Good

2 074 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 734 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 231 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 228 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?
SWISS, KLM, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 25h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8278 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Madeira one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 638. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Madeira for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madeira that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madeira flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Madeira.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madeira?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madeira 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 South Africa to Madeira?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R13 405). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 719). 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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SWISS	CheapestR11 130	AverageR15 489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 495	AverageR17 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 433	AverageR17 026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR13 797	AverageR18 642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 814	AverageR18 994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 865	AverageR19 712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Condor	CheapestR15 168	AverageR20 614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Madeira?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Madeira is 67 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 Madeira

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Madeira, such as KLM,SWISS, andQatar Airways. 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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