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Cheap flights from Spain to South Africa from R5 451

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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 28 January 2026.

Mon 9/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R8 904
Mon 2/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R9 048
Fri 13/316:50
BCN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/38:20
JNB
-
BCN
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R9 080
Thu 12/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R9 208
Mon 4/523:10
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/514:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R9 224
Tue 5/513:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 16/522:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/1R9 320
Thu 4/617:00
BCN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Fri 12/618:35
JNB
-
BCN
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 28/1R9 336
Sun 3/514:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Wed 20/522:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/1R9 336
Mon 2/216:50
BCN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/214:30
JNB
-
BCN
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R9 383
Sun 16/813:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 5/922:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/1R9 383
Sun 7/614:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Air Algerie
Sat 20/622:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/1R9 399
Sun 2/813:30
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Sat 29/822:25
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/1R9 415

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 904

One-way from

R5 451

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R12 980
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Spain to South Africa
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 30m total
  • Spain to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 772 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 547 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 28 January 2026.
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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

R9 591

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/5

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

R9 591

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 847

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

R10 183

BarcelonaJohannesburg

BCN - JNB

BCNJNB

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 26/3

19:05-6:30

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:25-18:50

1 stop20h 25m

R10 423

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

21:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

R10 518

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/5

21:00-9:25

1 stop36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

21:15-9:40

1 stop36h 25m

R10 822

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/5

19:30-20:55

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

22:25-18:40

1 stop20h 15m

R10 822

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/2

6:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-16:05

1 stop17h 06m

R10 854

MadridJohannesburg

MAD - JNB

MADJNB

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:00-5:25

1 stop31h 25m

R10 886

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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 803). Flying from Spain to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 630). 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 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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
3 490 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 528 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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

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

    For as low as R9 591, Ethiopian Air 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 548. Users have also found prices from R7 156 and R7 200 on Qatar Airways and Egyptair, respectively.

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

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    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 803). Flying from Spain to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 630). 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 8 airlines flying from Spain to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 294AverageR9 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 732AverageR12 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 758AverageR14 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR10 395AverageR13 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 796AverageR14 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 876AverageR14 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 792AverageR16 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR14 835AverageR21 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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