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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from R6 649

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Tue 2/616:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R11 104
Wed 20/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 16/4R12 218
Tue 19/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 15/4R12 234
Tue 19/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R12 267
Wed 20/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R12 316
Thu 7/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 15/4R12 381
Tue 21/416:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Wed 29/419:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R12 431
Tue 19/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 15/4R12 447
Tue 21/416:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Tue 28/419:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop36h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 13/4R12 463
Mon 18/516:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 14/4R12 480
Mon 27/416:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
Iberia
Tue 12/519:30
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 15/4R12 529

Find flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 104

One-way from

R6 649

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 512
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 383 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 954 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Cape Town 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 17 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 17/5

15:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-13:30

1 stop24h 15m

R14 036

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 19/5

21:50-12:55

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-15:05

1 stop19h 35m

R15 149
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

15:45-10:15

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

9:00-7:35

2 stops22h 35m

R15 460

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 14/5

10:15-12:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-8:25

2 stops38h 00m

R15 641

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 18/5

17:10-14:35

2 stops21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-15:30

1 stop20h 00m

R15 657

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 23/5

10:15-12:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-20:10

2 stops24h 40m

R15 755

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 17/5

10:15-9:45

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop19h 35m

R15 804

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 18/5

10:15-12:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

19:30-21:00

2 stops25h 30m

R15 821

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

19:05-17:30

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

9:00-7:35

2 stops22h 35m

R18 556

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/5

16:45-17:20

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

7:00-8:25

2 stops25h 25m

R19 391

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 283). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 442). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Ethiopian Air from Madrid to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Cape Town. 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 Madrid to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 8579 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R11 404, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?

    R7 652 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 708 and R13 032, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town 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 Madrid to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of R12 283). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 442). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 404AverageR13 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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