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$354+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAD
ago. 21 — ago. 281
jue. 8/21
jue. 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Madrid (MAD). 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 agosto 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$719
(SWISS)

One-way from

$354
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$893
From Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 16, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
vie. 11/149:00 amCPT - MAD
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
vie. 11/287:35 pmMAD - CPT
2 stops35h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/15$719
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/181:00 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/116:40 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$803
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 10/51:50 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop16h 05mEthiopian Air
lun. 10/2011:10 pmMAD - CPT
2 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/14$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/124:35 pmCPT - MAD
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/119:45 pmMAD - CPT
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$983
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
lun. 9/298:40 amCPT - MAD
1 stop34h 05mSWISS
lun. 10/67:35 pmMAD - CPT
2 stops17h 50mSWISS
Deal found 8/15$1,035

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

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Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/14

9:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 11/28

7:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops35h 05m

$719

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

1:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 10/11

6:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$803

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 10/5

1:50 pm-5:55 am

1 stop16h 05m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 10/20

11:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$810

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 2/6

2:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 2/18

7:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$941

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 9/12

4:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 10/11

9:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$983

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/29

8:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 10/6

7:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$1,035

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/13

12:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$354

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

1:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$465

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/9

4:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$472

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/20

1:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$479

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Madrid. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Madrid, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 CPT to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 16, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Madrid, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Madrid?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Madrid chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Madrid on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Madrid, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $571.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Madrid?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Madrid, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Madrid, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated agosto 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Madrid to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Madrid round-trip from $707. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Madrid for 12% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Madrid 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 Cape Town to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Cape Town to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 Cape Town to Madrid

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