How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

SWISS can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 27h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8278 km.

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 612. 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	R14 133
One-way from	R4 592
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R19 065

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45h 25m total
South Africa to Madeira

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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Cape TownFunchal

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23:00-11:30

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Cape TownFunchal

CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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Cape TownFunchal

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14:00-16:00

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19:00-10:55

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Port ElizabethFunchal

PLZ Port Elizabeth - FNC Funchal Madeira

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15:45-13:30

3 stops23h 45m

Funchal Madeira

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0:00-2:00

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R11 569

Cape TownFunchal

CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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Cape Town Intl

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9:20-10:55

1 stop27h 35m

Funchal Madeira

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0:00-2:00

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Cape TownFunchal

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2 stops27h 25m

Funchal Madeira

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11:45-7:35

1 stop17h 50m

R14 684

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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1 stop21h 10m

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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 516). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 639). 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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1 575 reviews

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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

Good

1 575 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.

SWISS

7,5

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2 083 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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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

7,3

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KLM

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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.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 234 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 575 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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 226 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 575 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?
SWISS can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 27h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8278 km.
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 612. 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 516). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 639). 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 044	AverageR15 400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 343	AverageR17 745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 744	AverageR17 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 761	AverageR18 921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR13 803	AverageR18 773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 811	AverageR19 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Condor	CheapestR15 110	AverageR20 535	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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Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madeira that include hotel bookings?

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