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$344+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

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 December 23, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/267:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:30 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/287:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,119
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:10 amMAD - CPT
1 stop23h 45mSWISS
Sat 12/279:30 amCPT - MAD
2 stops34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,336
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:10 amMAD - CPT
1 stop23h 45mSWISS
Fri 12/269:00 amCPT - MAD
1 stop25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:25 amMAD - CPT
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/33:25 pmCPT - MAD
3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,370
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:45 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop34h 05mAir France
Tue 1/67:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 12/22$1,401
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:30 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Mon 1/1211:45 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop35h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/22$1,426
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Sat 12/278:00 amCPT - MAD
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/21$1,443
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:35 pmMAD - CPT
2 stops35h 05mSWISS
Sat 12/279:30 amCPT - MAD
2 stops34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,480
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:35 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop34h 55mSWISS
Sat 12/279:30 amCPT - MAD
2 stops34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,495

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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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$344
(Connections by easyJet)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$843
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One-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

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Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/19

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$657

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/9

9:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/16

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

$678

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

1:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

$682

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/17

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$735

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/17

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/28

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$760

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

5:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

5:15 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$762

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

2:35 pm-5:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

$810

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/14

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/25

2:35 pm-5:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

$810

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/14

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/27

2:35 pm-5:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

$810

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/26

9:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

1:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

$812

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/21

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

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 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $625). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 December 23, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Madrid to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM and Iberia from Madrid to Cape Town. 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,056 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 Ethiopian Air fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 16h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Madrid and Cape Town is about 5331 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $676, KLM will fly you from Madrid to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Iberia for as low as $727. Users have found that KLM is 18% 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 vacation 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 $625). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 2 airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$676Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$727Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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