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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Madrid, Spain from R5 481

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Mon 26/114:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/221:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R8 944
Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R9 371
Wed 11/312:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/315:20
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R10 043
Thu 5/312:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/315:20
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R10 437
Fri 6/30:30
CPT
-
MAD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/318:00
MAD
-
CPT
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R10 634
Tue 1/919:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/915:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R10 683
Sun 1/213:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/221:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R10 782

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 371

One-way from

R5 481

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 832
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R39 963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 660 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cape Town

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

0:30-9:30

2 stops34h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

18:00-14:40

2 stops19h 40m

R10 634

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/2

21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

R10 782

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

15:20-17:25

1 stop25h 05m

R10 962

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/3

15:20-17:30

1 stop25h 10m

R11 044

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 24/2

22:25-17:25

1 stop18h 00m

R11 044

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

9:00-5:55

2 stops20h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/5

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

R11 340

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:15-23:35

2 stops34h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/3

12:00-7:40

1 stop18h 40m

R11 668

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

18:55-13:35

1 stop19h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/3

10:35-8:05

1 stop20h 30m

R12 078

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-8:25

1 stop20h 50m

R5 481

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-13:25

1 stop24h 25m

R5 662

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Deals found on 21/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R7 073). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 652). 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.

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 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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
3 485 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 198 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to Madrid in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. 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 R6 929. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R7 874, and Ethiopian Air, from R9 039. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Madrid for 46% 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 459 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 493 and Emirates from R7 928 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Cape Town to Madrid flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Cape Town to Madrid flights stop in Luanda the next most.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Madrid flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Madrid is Dubai.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of R7 073). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 652). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 929AverageR7 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 874AverageR10 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 039AverageR11 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 326AverageR11 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 558AverageR13 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 398AverageR13 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 047AverageR12 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 700AverageR12 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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TAAGCheapestR12 027AverageR14 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 140AverageR15 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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