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$480+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
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 March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 November 6, 2025.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:00 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/912:30 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$700
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:00 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:45 amCPT - MAD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$708
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/56:00 amMAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/217:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$728
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/18:30 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$729
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/14:50 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/147:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$730
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:15 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:30 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$733
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/87:25 amMAD - CPT
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Wed 12/246:45 pmCPT - MAD
2 stops24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$772
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:15 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3012:30 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$773
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/146:00 amMAD - CPT
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Sat 12/68:00 amCPT - MAD
1 stop27h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/6$826
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/611:00 amMAD - CPT
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/167:55 amCPT - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$928
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/3011:55 amMAD - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 2/135:15 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$949

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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$480
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$731
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Madrid

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/3

9:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$697

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/1

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

12:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$700

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/3

9:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$723

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/7

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

$723

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/5

9:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

1:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

$723

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/3

9:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

3:25 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 00m

$723

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

7:55 am-9:10 am

1 stop26h 15m

$728

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/1

8:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

7:55 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$729

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/1

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

7:55 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$730

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/7

9:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

3:25 pm-5:25 am

1 stop15h 00m

$750

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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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 November.
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

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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 October 31, 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 90 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 $626). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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 November 6, 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 November 6, 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
1,405 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,007 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 15h 20m. 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 20% 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 $626). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$676Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$727Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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