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R6 151+ 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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
Jan 21 — Jan 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

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Best flights to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Fri 29/521:45JNB - MAD
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Sun 7/615:30MAD - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 21/12R11 098
Sun 1/214:30JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/221:25MAD - JNB
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R11 182
Thu 26/219:10JNB - MAD
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/314:25MAD - JNB
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12R11 282
Sun 1/222:00JNB - MAD
1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 14/218:05MAD - JNB
1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12R11 449
Fri 24/418:00JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/512:00MAD - JNB
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12R11 282
Fri 1/518:00JNB - MAD
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/518:25MAD - JNB
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12R11 282
Fri 27/219:05JNB - MAD
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/317:55MAD - JNB
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12R11 332
Mon 23/219:05JNB - MAD
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/217:55MAD - JNB
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12R11 683

Find flight deals to Madrid

Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2025, 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 22 December 2025.

Return from

R11 098

One-way from

R6 151

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 388
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 29/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R185 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

21:45-14:30

1 stop16h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/6

15:30-7:10

1 stop15h 40m

R11 098

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R11 182

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/3

14:25-10:50

1 stop19h 25m

R11 282

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

18:00-16:55

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/5

12:00-10:30

1 stop22h 30m

R11 282

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-22:40

1 stop28h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/5

18:25-10:30

1 stop16h 05m

R11 282

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

19:05-10:25

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

17:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

R11 332

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-20:00

1 stop23h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/2

18:05-7:35

1 stop36h 30m

R11 449

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-13:20

1 stop19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 26/2

17:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

R11 683

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

20:30-18:55

3 stops47h 25m

R6 702

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

20:30-13:50

1 stop18h 20m

R6 702

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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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 19 December 2025.

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 15 hours 25 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 589
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 237
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 806
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 158

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are SWISS, Lufthansa 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 22 December 2025.
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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
916 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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, SWISS 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 R477, while return flights cost around R2 159.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R6 451, however they can be found for as little as R2 159.

  • 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 (15 hours 25 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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