R6 767+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/510:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 386
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/521:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R9 420
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/521:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R9 573
Sat 6/69:50
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 13/610:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 658
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/421:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R9 675
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/421:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R9 709
Fri 3/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/521:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 726
Thu 4/69:50
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/621:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 760
Wed 15/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/421:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R9 811
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/510:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R9 862

Find flight deals to Madrid

Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Return from

R9 386

One-way from

R6 767

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 647
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 137 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R202 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026

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Locate flights to Madrid that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:45-21:40

2 stops30h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 23/4

9:05-8:50

1 stop23h 45m

R13 279

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:40-13:25

1 stop16h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 22/5

9:05-8:50

1 stop23h 45m

R13 432

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-22:35

1 stop28h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 20/7

12:00-9:40

2 stops21h 40m

R13 806

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

14:45-7:35

1 stop16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 20/5

17:10-16:10

2 stops23h 00m

R13 891

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:55-19:40

2 stops22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop24h 05m

R13 942

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/8

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 337

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/8

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 337

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:20-20:20

1 stop22h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 20/7

22:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 966
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:25-7:35

3 stops22h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/6

22:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

R16 340

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-22:35

1 stop28h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/7

12:00-9:40

2 stops21h 40m

R16 578

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/3

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Madrid is 71 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.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid takes 14 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are Air Algerie, SWISS and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

    Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost R321, while return flights cost around R1 201.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R8 854, however they can be found for as little as R1 201.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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