How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

KLM, Lufthansa, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 20h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 46m. 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 776. 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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Round-trip from	R15 231
One-way from	R4 822
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R17 558

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South Africa to Madeira

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R14 100). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 150). 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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1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

SWISS

7,5

Good

2 094 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 724 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 271 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 255 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?
KLM, Lufthansa, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 20h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 46m. 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 776. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R14 100). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 150). 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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British Airways	CheapestR11 871	AverageR18 286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR14 084	AverageR17 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 101	AverageR19 389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 153	AverageR20 213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 156	AverageR19 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	CheapestR15 484	AverageR20 938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madeira

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