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Cheap flights from Spain to South Africa from R5 770

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — JNB
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Spain to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Spain to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Mon 16/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R8 943
Thu 19/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R9 119
Tue 10/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R9 135
Mon 2/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R9 167
Sat 13/617:00
BCN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Condor
Tue 23/618:35
JNB
-
BCN
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/2R9 279
Sun 16/813:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Wed 26/822:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/2R9 295
Mon 23/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R9 343
Mon 23/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R9 391
Thu 12/316:50
BCN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/38:20
JNB
-
BCN
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R9 472
Thu 19/216:50
BCN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/38:20
JNB
-
BCN
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R9 536
Thu 18/610:55
BCN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Condor
Fri 3/718:35
JNB
-
BCN
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 8/2R9 632
Wed 25/216:50
BCN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
BCN
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R9 648

Find flight deals from Spain to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Spain to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 087

One-way from

R5 770

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 860
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Spain to South Africa
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Spain to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 717 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 569 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Spain to South Africa 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 February 2026.
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MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/7

13:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

22:25-12:30

1 stop14h 05m

R9 856

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/4

13:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

22:25-13:55

1 stop15h 30m

R9 856

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/5

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

R9 904

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R10 401

BarcelonaJohannesburg

BCN - JNB

BCNJNB

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 11/5

20:05-6:25

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

22:25-18:50

1 stop20h 25m

R10 417

BarcelonaJohannesburg

BCN - JNB

BCNJNB

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 7/5

20:05-6:25

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

22:25-18:50

1 stop20h 25m

R10 417

BarcelonaJohannesburg

BCN - JNB

BCNJNB

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/5

20:05-6:25

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

22:25-19:05

1 stop20h 40m

R10 417

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

R10 449

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/5

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

R10 690

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R10 706

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Best time to book a flight from Spain to South Africa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to South Africa (average of R5 818). Flying from Spain to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 658). 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 often are flights from Spain to South Africa delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Spain and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from Spain to South Africa. 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
3 512 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 867 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 512 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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

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

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

    For as low as R9 904, Air Algerie can have you in South Africa from Spain in 13h 55m. There are 8098 km between Spain and South Africa. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 562. Users have also found prices from R7 175 and R7 181 on Qatar Airways and Iberia, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to South Africa (average of R5 818). Flying from Spain to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 658). 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 9 airlines flying from Spain to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Spain to South Africa. 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 303AverageR9 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 749AverageR12 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 783AverageR15 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR10 422AverageR13 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 824AverageR14 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 859AverageR14 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 904AverageR14 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 824AverageR16 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR14 873AverageR21 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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