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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Madrid, Spain from R5 347

CPT — MAD
Sep 29 — Oct 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Madrid

Thu 8/1015:05 -
2 stops43h 45m
Tue 13/1019:40 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 28/8R11 486
Wed 2/1219:25 -
1 stop26h 20m
Mon 7/128:15 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 25/8R11 582
Thu 8/1013:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 13/1022:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 28/8R11 679
Wed 14/1013:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Thu 29/108:05 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 25/8R11 776
Fri 11/919:30 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 19/915:45 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 25/8R11 825
Fri 4/97:40 -
1 stop15h 45m
Thu 17/96:00 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 29/8R12 035
Fri 9/1019:30 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 17/1022:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 28/8R12 099
Wed 2/129:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Mon 7/1210:05 -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 25/8R12 196

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid

Round-trip from

R11 486

One-way from

R5 347

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 729
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 8/10-13/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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19/11
  • 19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 843 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 882 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

19:30-21:25

1 stop25h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 17/10

9:05-17:30

1 stop32h 25m

R12 035

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-23:25

1 stop15h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 19/9

17:45-21:25

2 stops27h 40m

R12 422

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

15:05-14:55

2 stops47h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/11

17:40-14:00

2 stops43h 20m

R12 439
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/11

7:00-6:25

2 stops22h 25m

R12 568

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-21:25

1 stop32h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/11

8:05-17:25

1 stop32h 20m

R13 343
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

R6 478
Fastest single journey

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

17:20-10:25

1 stop18h 05m

R6 849

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

17:20-13:15

1 stop20h 55m

R7 285

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

14:00-13:15

2 stops24h 15m

R7 705

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R11 550). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 362). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Madrid flights typically cost between R11 389 and R14 232 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 486 on TAAG (Oct 8–Oct 13).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Madrid. 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
3 653 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 725 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 034 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
8 195 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and TAAG fly from Cape Town to Madrid in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 55m. The distance from Cape Town to Madrid is about 8579 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Madrid round-trip from R8 984. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R9 459, and KLM, from R9 844. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Madrid for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Madrid one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 374 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 824 and British Airways from R11 124 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid 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 Cape Town to Madrid?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R11 550). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 362). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Madrid on these airlines

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas
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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Madrid

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 984AverageR11 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 459AverageR12 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 844AverageR12 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 714AverageR12 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 915AverageR12 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 517AverageR13 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 537AverageR13 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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