How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

SWISS, KLM, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 19h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 19m. The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8087 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 715. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, 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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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 123). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 929). 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.

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7,8

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1 596 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

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7,8

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Artem,Oct 2026

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SWISS

7,5

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KLM

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Qatar Airways

7,4

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KLM

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2,0

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Lufthansa

6,8

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KLM

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Artem,Oct 2026

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British Airways

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KLM

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Artem,Oct 2026

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?
SWISS, KLM, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 19h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 19m. The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8087 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 715. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, 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 123). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 929). 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 217	AverageR15 904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 378	AverageR18 293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 959	AverageR17 381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 976	AverageR19 599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 027	AverageR20 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 220	AverageR18 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	CheapestR16 968	AverageR20 856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madeira

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