How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

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 9h 41m. 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 SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 186. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways 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).

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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Madeira that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 December 2025.

Mon 2/214:30JNB - FNC

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/28:15FNC - JNB

3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R12 925

Mon 2/223:59JNB - FNC

1 stop35h 36mKLM

Mon 9/210:25FNC - JNB

1 stop33h 40mKLM

Deal found 19/12R14 249

Mon 9/313:45JNB - FNC

2 stops51h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 12/317:00FNC - JNB

2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R15 473

Mon 2/219:45JNB - FNC

2 stops26h 40mLufthansa

Mon 9/28:45FNC - JNB

3 stops28h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 19/12R15 506

Wed 11/217:15CPT - FNC

2 stops25h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/27:50FNC - CPT

2 stops26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R18 960

Mon 4/58:45JNB - FNC

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/510:45FNC - JNB

1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R15 205

Fri 16/112:35CPT - FNC

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/14:10FNC - CPT

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R16 697

Fri 16/18:00CPT - FNC

1 stop35h 50mKLM

Fri 23/118:00FNC - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 19/12R19 965

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Fri 16/112:35CPT - FNC

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/14:10FNC - CPT

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R16 697

Fri 16/18:00CPT - FNC

1 stop35h 50mKLM

Fri 23/118:00FNC - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 19/12R19 965

One-way flights from South Africa to Madeira
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Fri 1/523:30CPT - FNC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R7 979

Fri 1/50:30CPT - FNC

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 114

Mon 4/523:30CPT - FNC

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 181

Sun 3/523:30CPT - FNC

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 298

Wed 6/515:30CPT - FNC

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 432

Thu 7/515:20CPT - FNC

3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 516

Tue 5/518:25CPT - FNC

3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R8 751

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madeira

Round-trip from	R12 925
One-way from	R7 979
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 105

2/2-9/2
6 total stops
57h 15m total
South Africa to Madeira

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1/5
1 total stop
20h 00m total
South Africa to Madeira

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R29 552 potential increase over avg. return price).

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JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-18:55

3 stops30h 25m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 9/2

8:15-13:05

3 stops26h 50m

R12 925

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-9:35

1 stop35h 36m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 9/2

10:25-22:05

1 stop33h 40m

R14 249

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

8:45-1:25

2 stops17h 40m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 11/5

10:45-9:20

1 stop21h 35m

R15 205

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:45-15:10

2 stops51h 25m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 12/3

17:00-8:40

2 stops37h 40m

R15 473

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:45-20:25

2 stops26h 40m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 9/2

8:45-15:35

3 stops28h 50m

R15 506

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

12:35-1:00

2 stops38h 25m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 22/1

4:10-17:25

2 stops35h 15m

R16 697

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

17:15-17:10

2 stops25h 55m

Funchal Madeira

Sun 15/2

7:50-11:50

2 stops26h 00m

R18 960

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

8:00-17:50

1 stop35h 50m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 23/1

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

R19 965

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:30-14:00

1 stop39h 30m

R8 181

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

23:30-18:20

1 stop19h 50m

R8 181

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Madeira

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R7 963). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 383). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Madeira at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Madeira?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Madeira flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 817 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 685 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 639 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 600 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?
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 9h 41m. 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 SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 186. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madeira (average of R7 963). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 383). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Madeira

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR8 056	AverageR14 497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 633	AverageR19 132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 351	AverageR15 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR12 693	AverageR16 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 817	AverageR18 682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	CheapestR13 927	AverageR21 948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 950	AverageR20 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR16 647	AverageR18 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 333	AverageR21 622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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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