How long is the flight from South Africa to Madeira?

SWISS can get you from South Africa to Madeira in just under 41h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8631 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 773. 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 511
One-way from	R9 740
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 968

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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 095). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 110). 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 64 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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1 595 reviews

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2,0

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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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Artem,Oct 2026

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SWISS

7,5

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KLM

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2,0

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Qatar Airways

7,3

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KLM

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1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 297 reviews

KLM

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1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

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Artem,Oct 2026

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British Airways

6,7

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8 275 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 595 reviews

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Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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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 41h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Africa and Madeira is about 8631 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 773. 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 095). Flying from South Africa to Madeira in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 110). 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 314	AverageR16 059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 304	AverageR18 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 097	AverageR19 730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
KLM	CheapestR14 146	AverageR17 704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 148	AverageR20 206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 193	AverageR19 020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	CheapestR15 479	AverageR20 931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor 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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