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Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain

JNB — MAD
May 12 — May 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 148

One-way from

R5 869

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 771

Good round-trip deal

R13 197 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 700 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/5-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 746 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 271 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Madrid Barajas.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid Barajas.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 820). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 623). 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 12 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 875 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Madrid in just under 19h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 15m. The distance between South Africa and Madrid is about 8579 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 454), Qatar Airways (R5 488), and Emirates (R5 902).

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

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Madrid, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Madrid Barajas, Cape Town Intl - Madrid Barajas or Bloemfontein Intl - Madrid Barajas, as they are the most popular.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Madrid is generally R12 087, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 743. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay R9 361 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 820). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 623). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 12 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR7 224AverageR7 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 659AverageR10 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 984AverageR11 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 317AverageR12 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 680AverageR11 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 784AverageR14 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 884AverageR11 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air EuropaCheapestR10 143AverageR11 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 371AverageR13 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 581AverageR12 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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