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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £448

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

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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 26 July 2026.

Mon 21/923:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 30/915:10
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/7£540
Thu 10/923:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 23/915:10
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7£541
Thu 1/1012:30
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1000:10
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£553
Thu 17/921:45
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/900:10
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£563
Sun 20/906:00
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Thu 1/1023:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Deal found 25/7£575
Tue 29/910:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
KLM
Sun 18/1023:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Deal found 24/7£575
Tue 1/910:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
KLM
Sat 5/923:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Deal found 22/7£576
Tue 29/913:05
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1000:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£577
Sun 30/820:30
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
KLM
Wed 16/923:15
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Deal found 21/7£578
Mon 7/906:00
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
KLM
Mon 14/907:40
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop15h 45m
KLM
Deal found 24/7£591

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£448

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£650
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/9

20:30-21:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

00:15-19:15

1 stop19h 00m

£576

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

10:25-05:50

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:15-16:45

2 stops17h 30m

£598

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/8

20:30-21:25

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

23:00-16:45

2 stops17h 45m

£600

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

18:25-16:25

2 stops22h 00m

£629

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/1

21:45-18:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

20:00-19:55

1 stop24h 55m

£650

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 16/10

22:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

20:00-19:55

1 stop24h 55m

£672

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/9

15:45-17:30

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:15-14:15

1 stop25h 00m

£686
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 24/9

23:10-14:10

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

£743

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/9

07:40-11:50

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

14:00-10:25

2 stops20h 25m

£773

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/1

15:00-13:00

2 stops21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/1

13:50-05:25

1 stop16h 35m

£813

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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?

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 38 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £569). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Cape Town flights typically cost between £621 and £752 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £526 on Lufthansa (19 Jan–11 Feb).

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 26 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to Cape Town, such as Turkish Airlines,Iberia, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ORD - IST

Flight was delayed by 3.5h and we still had to go to the airport at the regular check in time, which means we spent close to 6h at the airport, As a result we missed a third connection (for which we have planned 3h but with the delay wasn't enough) and not only lost the tickets without a refund but had to pay $$$$ to get new ones.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ORD - IST

Flight was delayed by 3.5h and we still had to go to the airport at the regular check in time, which means we spent close to 6h at the airport, As a result we missed a third connection (for which we have planned 3h but with the delay wasn't enough) and not only lost the tickets without a refund but had to pay $$$$ to get new ones.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,256 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ORD - IST

Flight was delayed by 3.5h and we still had to go to the airport at the regular check in time, which means we spent close to 6h at the airport, As a result we missed a third connection (for which we have planned 3h but with the delay wasn't enough) and not only lost the tickets without a refund but had to pay $$$$ to get new ones.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,157 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ORD - IST

Flight was delayed by 3.5h and we still had to go to the airport at the regular check in time, which means we spent close to 6h at the airport, As a result we missed a third connection (for which we have planned 3h but with the delay wasn't enough) and not only lost the tickets without a refund but had to pay $$$$ to get new ones.

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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madrid to Cape Town in 19h 25m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 5331 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £482 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Turkish Airlines, starting at £543 and £570 round-trip. Users have found that Lufthansa is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £569). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 3 airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Cape Town. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£482Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£543Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£570Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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