Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £457
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
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 21 November 2025.
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£520
Mon 8/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Tue 23/1208:00CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 15mKLM
Deal found 19/11£563
Wed 10/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:55CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£582
Mon 1/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:55CPT - MAD
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£584
Tue 30/1211:55MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11£653
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1217:25CPT - MAD
2 stops37h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11£666
Thu 20/1113:05MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Thu 27/1123:45CPT - MAD
1 stop37h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/11£692
Mon 1/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAD
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£754
Sun 23/1119:35MAD - CPT
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£769
Mon 15/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/307:55CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£790
Best flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£520
Mon 1/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:55CPT - MAD
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£584
Tue 13/119:35MAD - CPT
2 stops59h 05mSWISS
Sun 25/109:25CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£725
Wed 18/222:25MAD - CPT
2 stops20h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 27/212:35CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11£741
Sat 10/109:10MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11£744
Thu 7/523:10MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/514:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£534
Thu 15/121:25MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/109:00CPT - MAD
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£595
Thu 15/121:25MAD - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£612
Sun 11/109:10MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11£768
Fri 9/109:10MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11£768
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/1113:05MAD - CPT
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Thu 27/1123:45CPT - MAD
1 stop37h 25mKLM
Deal found 18/11£692
Sun 23/1119:35MAD - CPT
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£769
Mon 1/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£584
Mon 1/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1215:25CPT - MAD
2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£754
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/1214:35CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£520
Mon 8/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Tue 23/1208:00CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 15mKLM
Deal found 19/11£563
Mon 8/1221:25MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1217:25CPT - MAD
2 stops37h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11£666
Wed 10/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:55CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£582
Mon 15/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/307:55CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£790
Tue 30/1211:55MAD - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11£653
One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Wed 26/1113:00MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£457
Sat 14/215:10MAD - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£471
Fri 13/214:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11£519
Fri 28/1109:50MAD - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£548
Sat 31/109:50MAD - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£549
Sat 27/1212:45MAD - CPT
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£587
Sat 27/1209:10MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11£784
Sun 28/1216:50MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Deal found 20/11£2,633
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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 8/12
21:25-13:00
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 24/12
14:35-05:25
1 stop15h 50m
£520
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 7/5
23:10-13:45
1 stop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
14:35-05:55
1 stop15h 20m
£534
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 1/12
16:50-21:55
1 stop28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/12
07:55-11:30
1 stop28h 35m
£584
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 15/1
21:25-13:45
1 stop15h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/1
09:00-05:25
2 stops21h 25m
£595
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 15/1
21:25-18:55
2 stops20h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 28/1
14:35-05:25
1 stop15h 50m
£612
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Tue 13/1
19:35-07:40
2 stops59h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 25/1
09:25-09:20
1 stop24h 55m
£725
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Wed 18/2
22:25-19:55
2 stops20h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/2
12:35-13:50
1 stop26h 15m
£741
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sat 10/1
09:10-11:50
1 stop25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 25/1
17:15-23:30
1 stop31h 15m
£744
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 11/1
09:10-11:50
1 stop25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
17:15-10:25
1 stop18h 10m
£768
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Fri 9/1
09:10-11:50
1 stop25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
17:15-23:30
1 stop31h 15m
£768
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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town
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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 14 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £478). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £596). 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 21 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Madrid to Cape Town delayed?
About 100% of weekly flights between Madrid and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Cape Town 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Madrid to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Madrid to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £485.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Madrid to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.
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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 14h 35m. Fly via Ethiopian Air 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £478). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of £596). 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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