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$423+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 10, 2026.

This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/199:20 pm -
1 stop24h 50m
Fri 9/2512:10 am -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 8/5$697
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Thu 9/179:45 pm -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 9/2012:10 am -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 8/9$710
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 9/2210:30 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 9/2512:10 am -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 8/5$723
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2211:10 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Mon 11/231:50 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 8/9$759
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1511:10 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Mon 9/281:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 8/5$772
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Mon 10/511:10 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Mon 10/123:10 pm -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 8/7$773
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Thu 9/311:15 pm -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 8/5$775
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/288:30 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 9/1311:15 pm -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 8/7$776
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop16h 10m
Sun 10/1811:15 pm -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 8/7$777

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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$423
(SmartFares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$951
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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 August 10, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/1

10:25 am-5:50 am

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$775

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/28

8:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

11:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$776

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/12

9:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

12:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$784

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/28

8:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

11:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$808
Quickest round-trip

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$828

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$836

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

6:25 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$849
Cheapest one-way

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/25

7:15 pm-7:35 am

3 stops35h 20m

$435

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

9:55 am-5:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$495

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/16

7:30 am-1:25 pm

3 stops29h 55m

$555

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 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 38 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 $770). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,052). 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 to fly round-trip from Madrid to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Cape Town flights typically cost between $849 and $1,108 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $697 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 25).

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 KLM fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 19h 25m. 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.

  • 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 $770). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,052). 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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