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$356+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$900
(Iberia)

One-way from

$356
(Connections by easyJet)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,171
From Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:45 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop19h 05mIberia
Mon 10/201:00 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop18h 15mIberia
Deal found 7/31$900
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/289:10 amMAD - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/265:15 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$902
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/87:10 amMAD - CPT
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2112:30 amCPT - MAD
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$903
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/56:00 amMAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Sat 9/2011:15 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop34h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/30$908
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 12/317:35 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop34h 55mSWISS
Thu 1/158:10 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Deal found 7/31$915
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:20 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 11/412:35 pmCPT - MAD
2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$917
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 amMAD - CPT
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Thu 1/156:05 amCPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$935
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:10 pmMAD - CPT
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/57:25 amCPT - MAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$961
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:05 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop37h 30mEmirates
Mon 9/221:05 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/29$1,022

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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 July 31, 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

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Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/7

3:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/20

1:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$900

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 9/28

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$902

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/8

7:10 am-8:45 pm

3 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

12:30 am-1:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

$903

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/20

11:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 20m

$908

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

7:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

8:10 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$915

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/31

3:20 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

12:35 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$917

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

5:55 am-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-11:35 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$935

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/16

11:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

7:25 am-5:55 am

2 stops22h 30m

$961

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/6

10:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

1:05 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,022

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/16

12:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 15m

$356

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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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 July 25, 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 82 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 July 31, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% 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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

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

    Currently priced at $900, Iberia will fly you from Madrid to Cape Town and back. In addition to Iberia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $902 and $908, respectively.

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

    $631 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 Lufthansa, with prices starting from $674 and $734, 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 airline flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$683Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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