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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £261

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£614

One-way from

£261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£799
Air France
  • Air France
  • 8/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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26/11
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 August 2025.

Mon 8/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1208:50CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£614
Mon 8/1222:10MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1207:25CPT - MAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£616
Mon 8/1212:00MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Sat 20/1209:30CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 27/8£619
Tue 9/906:00MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Wed 17/923:15CPT - MAD
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/8£625
Mon 22/920:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Thu 2/1007:45CPT - MAD
1 stop29h 55mKLM
Deal found 28/8£627
Sat 18/1010:15MAD - CPT
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1000:30CPT - MAD
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£628
Fri 14/1115:55MAD - CPT
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1218:55CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£631
Mon 22/920:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Mon 20/1023:00CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/8£634
Tue 9/923:10MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/914:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8£636
Sat 13/920:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Wed 17/923:15CPT - MAD
1 stop34h 20mKLM
Deal found 28/8£638

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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/12

06:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

08:50-09:10

1 stop25h 20m

£614

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/12

22:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

07:25-04:55

2 stops22h 30m

£616

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/2

17:55-14:35

2 stops19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

17:15-16:25

1 stop24h 10m

£619

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/12

12:00-07:40

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

09:30-23:35

1 stop15h 05m

£619

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

£625

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop17h 10m

£625

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 22/9

20:25-21:25

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

07:45-13:40

1 stop29h 55m

£627

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 18/10

10:15-22:00

1 stop35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

00:30-12:00

1 stop35h 30m

£628

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 8/2

11:55-14:35

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

17:15-13:20

1 stop21h 05m

£630

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 8/2

17:55-14:35

2 stops19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-23:30

1 stop31h 15m

£630

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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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £831). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 MAD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madrid to Cape Town in 15h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 5331 mi.

  • 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 £831). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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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