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R5 921+ Cheap flights to Spain

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAD
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Spain. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/510:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 271
Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/621:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 305
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/510:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R9 339
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/521:50
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R9 372
Wed 22/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/510:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 508
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/421:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 626

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Find the latest flights to Spain in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 26 March 2026.

Return from

R10 421

One-way from

R5 921

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 961
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Barcelona
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Spain
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R224 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:45-8:10

1 stop22h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 14/5

10:45-8:15

1 stop21h 30m

R10 269

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

22:25-19:05

1 stop20h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 16/4

20:05-6:25

1 stop34h 20m

R10 455

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

9:45-7:35

1 stop21h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/5

10:45-8:15

1 stop21h 30m

R11 301

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:50-19:15

1 stop33h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 7/9

22:30-8:20

1 stop33h 50m

R11 622

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

17:50-17:40

1 stop23h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 20/8

12:10-9:40

2 stops21h 30m

R11 876

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

13:30-17:40

2 stops28h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 19/5

12:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R11 876

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

20:40-21:15

1 stop24h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 22/4

6:30-15:50

2 stops33h 20m

R12 333

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

20:40-13:05

1 stop16h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/5

18:40-16:10

2 stops21h 30m

R12 451

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-23:15

1 stop29h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 20/7

12:10-9:40

2 stops21h 30m

R12 553
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:45-7:30

1 stop16h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/7

9:15-4:00

1 stop18h 45m

R12 739

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Spain

How long is the flight to Spain?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Spain takes 27 hours 9 minutes. Flights to Spain from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Spain?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Spain are Qatar Airways, British Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 022
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 098
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 319
KLM
KLM
From R8 871

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Spain?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Spain are SWISS, Air Algerie and Condor.

Rainfall in Spain by month

Plan your trip to Spain by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Spain ranges from 20.0 - 91.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Spain when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Spain by month

Plan your trip to Spain by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Spain, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Spain?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Spain in the last few years. This data was updated on 26 March 2026.
The most popular places in Spain to fly to are Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Málaga and Ibiza.

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated 26 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Spain. 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
3 542 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 281 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

FAQs about flying to Spain

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Spain if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Spain on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Spain?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Spain.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Spain?

    Arrecife Lanzarote is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Spain. One-way flights to Arrecife Lanzarote typically cost R209, while return flights cost around R660.

  • How much is a return flight to Spain?

    A return flight to Spain will typically cost around R8 809, however they can be found for as little as R1 195.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Spain depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Spain, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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