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$542+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
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 May 27, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 6/191:05 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 20m
KLM
Sun 7/511:15 pm
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Deal found 5/24$776
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sat 5/305:20 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 05m
KLM
Sun 6/1411:15 pm
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Deal found 5/27$778
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:30 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Mon 11/912:30 am
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop38h 10m
KLM
Deal found 5/23$783
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:30 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/97:55 am
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$784
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 6/1910:25 am
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/511:15 pm
CPT
-
MAD
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$807
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:30 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/912:30 am
CPT
-
MAD
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$816
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Mon 6/110:15 am
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/87:30 pm
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$823
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:00 am
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/97:55 am
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$832
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/210:15 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/141:15 pm
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/26$835
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Fri 8/213:45 pm
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Iberia
Mon 9/211:15 pm
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop18h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 5/26$838

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 May 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$776
(KLM)

One-way from

$542
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$873
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

7:55 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$832

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/1

9:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

6:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$884

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

11:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$911

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-1:00 pm

2 stops50h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

1:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops42h 45m

$944

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/3

10:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

6:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$998

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/30

3:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

12:35 pm-6:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,074

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 7/28

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

4:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,164

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/14

9:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/29

1:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops21h 55m

$1,176

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/5

9:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

1:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops54h 15m

$1,183
Cheapest one-way

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/11

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$579

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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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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?

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $750). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). 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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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 Emirates fly from Madrid to Cape Town in about 19h 15m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $750). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). 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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