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Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain from R6 712

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAD
May 13 — May 201
1 adult

Cheap 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 8 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 561

One-way from

R6 712

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 202
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/5-1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
26/6
  • 26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 829 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 864 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 May 2025.

Sun 18/59:50JNB - MAD
2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/610:35MAD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 561
Fri 30/514:30JNB - MAD
2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/619:35MAD - JNB
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R10 980
Fri 23/514:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/619:35MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R11 108
Mon 12/518:50JNB - MAD
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Mon 19/512:20MAD - JNB
1 stop20h 30mAir France
Deal found 7/5R11 144
Sun 8/613:00CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 12/615:40MAD - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 400
Sun 25/523:15CPT - MAD
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/615:00MAD - CPT
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R11 455
Thu 12/60:45JNB - MAD
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/66:30MAD - JNB
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R11 546
Mon 2/615:20CPT - MAD
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Sun 15/620:25MAD - CPT
1 stop24h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/5R11 637
Mon 23/617:55JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/712:00MAD - JNB
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R12 148
Sat 14/613:55JNB - MAD
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 23/622:45MAD - JNB
1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R12 713
Sun 8/618:05CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 45mLufthansa
Thu 12/614:55MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/5R12 877
Wed 27/821:15JNB - MAD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 15/917:30MAD - JNB
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R14 191

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

9:50-13:15

2 stops27h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/6

10:35-8:20

1 stop21h 45m

R10 561

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/6

19:35-13:05

2 stops17h 30m

R10 980

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

14:35-9:05

2 stops18h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/6

19:35-13:45

2 stops18h 10m

R11 108

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/6

15:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

R11 400

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

0:30-22:25

2 stops45h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/6

9:55-23:30

2 stops37h 35m

R11 491

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

0:45-22:20

2 stops45h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/6

6:30-23:15

2 stops16h 45m

R11 546

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

15:20-16:25

2 stops25h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/6

20:25-21:10

1 stop24h 45m

R11 637

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

17:55-16:50

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/7

12:00-10:35

1 stop22h 35m

R12 148

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

13:55-7:35

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/6

22:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

R12 713

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

18:05-19:50

1 stop25h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/6

14:55-9:30

2 stops18h 35m

R12 877

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of R756). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 May 2025.

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.

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 inches 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 8 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Madrid have to say. 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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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

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.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (R6 712), Turkish Airlines (R7 077), and Etihad Airways (R8 445).

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R570). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of R756). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 509AverageR10 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 965AverageR12 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 313AverageR12 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 446AverageR11 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 826AverageR12 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR9 979AverageR14 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 173AverageR14 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR10 367AverageR15 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 582AverageR12 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 980AverageR13 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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