Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain from R4 764

JNB — MAD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid

Mon 28/1220:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Sun 7/214:05 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 7/11R10 335
Thu 12/1119:55 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Wed 25/1123:35 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Deal found 8/11R10 384
Wed 11/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Sun 22/1114:05 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 6/11R10 434
Sat 7/1119:55 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Fri 20/1123:35 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Deal found 6/11R10 467
Sat 7/119:50 -
1 stop34h 30m
Fri 20/119:35 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 6/11R10 945
Thu 12/1123:59 -
1 stop20h 36m
Wed 25/1118:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 7/11R11 077
Thu 12/1119:40 -
1 stop14h 30m
Wed 25/1120:05 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 6/11R11 176
Mon 16/1113:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Mon 30/1121:25 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 7/11R11 769
Sat 21/110:55 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 30/1114:10 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 9/11R11 818
Thu 24/1217:15 -
1 stop31h 20m
Fri 22/118:00 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 9/11R11 917
Wed 25/118:30 -
1 stop25h 40m
Tue 1/1210:00 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/11R11 983
Mon 9/1113:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Mon 23/1121:25 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 5/11R12 016

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Round-trip from

R10 335

One-way from

R4 764

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 011

Good round-trip deal

R11 580 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 222 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 28/12-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
27/11-31/12
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 431 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 602 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Madrid Barajas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid Barajas.

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Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

23:10-23:55

2 stops49h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 555

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

6:00-7:25

2 stops26h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 313

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

13:45-6:45

1 stop18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 445

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

0:20-16:25

1 stop17h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 692

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

23:55-14:55

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 874
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

19:55-5:05

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 071

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/1

19:55-5:05

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 846

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

0:55-10:25

1 stop34h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 994

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/1

18:50-19:55

1 stop26h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 027

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAD Madrid Barajas

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

17:00-22:45

3 stops30h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 027

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Madrid

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R11 258). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 731). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MAD?

When flying from South Africa to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Madrid delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between South Africa and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Madrid flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Madrid flights?

Over the past year, Air Europa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Madrid is 74 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa 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.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Madrid?

    Air Europa, KLM, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Madrid in just under 10h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 30m. The distance between South Africa and Madrid is about 8098 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid are Turkish Airlines (R5 483), Qatar Airways (R5 943), and Air Europa (R6 744).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Madrid?

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Madrid is generally R9 894, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 672. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay R10 632 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madrid?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R11 258). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 731). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Madrid

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 514AverageR11 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 271AverageR7 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 545AverageR13 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 896AverageR10 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 652AverageR14 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 733AverageR11 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air EuropaCheapestR9 750AverageR11 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 320AverageR17 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR10 770AverageR12 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 808AverageR12 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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