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R8 118+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

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 23 January 2025.

Return from

R8 136

One-way from

R8 118

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 317
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 2/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 842 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 January 2025.

Sun 2/223:55JNB - MAD
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Tue 18/210:05MAD - JNB
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 22/1R8 136
Sun 2/210:10JNB - MAD
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Tue 18/212:05MAD - JNB
2 stops20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 22/1R8 561
Thu 6/219:35JNB - MAD
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/210:05MAD - JNB
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R8 635
Sun 2/219:35JNB - MAD
2 stops22h 10mBrussels Airlines
Tue 18/212:35MAD - JNB
2 stops19h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 22/1R9 375
Thu 6/223:00JNB - MAD
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/219:20MAD - JNB
2 stops16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R10 706
Wed 29/110:00JNB - MAD
2 stops28h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/215:00MAD - JNB
2 stops40h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1R11 095
Tue 9/919:25JNB - MAD
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 23/917:05MAD - JNB
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1R11 668
Thu 1/517:50JNB - MAD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/514:45MAD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R11 871
Sat 12/418:50JNB - MAD
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Sat 31/56:00MAD - JNB
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Deal found 22/1R12 851
Thu 29/513:35JNB - MAD
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 20/79:30MAD - JNB
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 887
Wed 27/810:05JNB - MAD
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Mon 15/915:25MAD - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 22/1R14 035

Find flights to Madrid within your budget

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 January 2025.

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-18:45

1 stop19h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/2

10:05-10:25

1 stop23h 20m

R8 136

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

10:10-23:35

1 stop14h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/2

12:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R8 561

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

19:35-13:10

1 stop18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/2

19:35-10:25

1 stop13h 50m

R8 691

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:35-16:45

2 stops22h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/2

12:35-9:30

2 stops19h 55m

R9 375

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

10:00-13:10

2 stops28h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/2

15:00-8:35

2 stops40h 35m

R11 095

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

23:00-8:05

2 stops34h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

19:20-13:10

2 stops16h 50m

R12 241

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

18:50-13:40

2 stops18h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 31/5

6:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

R12 851

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

22:20-19:50

1 stop22h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

14:25-20:50

1 stop29h 25m

R15 588

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

19:05-14:00

1 stop19h 55m

R8 118

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

14:35-8:05

2 stops18h 30m

R8 339

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Travel insights for flights to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Madrid is 87 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 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, Emirates and SWISS.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R589

Emirates

Emirates

From R639

SWISS

SWISS

From R419

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R437

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 23 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 199 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 354 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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 R296, while return flights cost around R2 277.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R323, however they can be found for as little as R123.

  • 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 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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