Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £400
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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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 30 January 2025.
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 30 January 2025.
Mon 24/219:20MAD - CPT
2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/314:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£519
Fri 2/506:00MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Thu 29/523:15CPT - MAD
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/1£550
Thu 1/515:05MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 25mLufthansa
Sun 18/518:05CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/1£551
Sat 22/310:05MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Sun 6/408:40CPT - MAD
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£588
Thu 1/507:40MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/516:35CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1£601
Tue 4/308:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/312:35CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£616
Wed 5/308:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 19/306:05CPT - MAD
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£685
Sun 16/314:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Fri 21/313:40CPT - MAD
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/1£713
Sun 13/706:00MAD - CPT
3 stops31h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 27/714:30CPT - MAD
3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/1£1,425
Thu 18/1214:50MAD - CPT
2 stops24h 55mEgyptair
Fri 2/117:25CPT - MAD
2 stops21h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 29/1£1,513
Mon 28/417:30MAD - CPT
1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 9/518:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/1£1,683
Sat 20/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Sat 3/123:45CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 15mAir France
Deal found 29/1£5,485
Best flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
Mon 24/219:20MAD - CPT
2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/314:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£519
Fri 2/506:00MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Thu 29/523:15CPT - MAD
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/1£550
Thu 1/515:05MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 25mLufthansa
Sun 18/518:05CPT - MAD
1 stop25h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/1£551
Sat 22/310:05MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Sun 6/408:40CPT - MAD
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£588
Thu 1/507:40MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/516:35CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1£601
Tue 4/308:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/312:35CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£616
Wed 5/308:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 19/306:05CPT - MAD
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£685
Sun 16/314:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Fri 21/313:40CPT - MAD
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/1£713
Sun 13/706:00MAD - CPT
3 stops31h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 27/714:30CPT - MAD
3 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/1£1,425
Mon 28/417:30MAD - CPT
1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 9/518:55CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/1£1,683
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town. Data last updated 30 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/214:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mEmirates
Wed 26/213:40CPT - MAD
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/1£713
Sun 16/206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Wed 19/208:05CPT - MAD
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/1£661
Thu 20/213:55MAD - CPT
2 stops16h 45mLufthansa
Wed 5/309:30CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 30/1£827
Mon 24/219:20MAD - CPT
2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/314:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£519
Mon 24/208:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/312:35CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£670
One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
Thu 6/219:20MAD - CPT
2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1£400
Thu 6/207:45MAD - CPT
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£445
Sat 3/508:35MAD - CPT
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/1£448
Sat 3/510:05MAD - CPT
1 stop21h 05mSWISS
Deal found 29/1£1,495
Find flights from Madrid to Cape Town within your budget
Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
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MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 24/2
19:20-13:00
2 stops16h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/3
14:35-08:05
2 stops18h 30m
£519
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Fri 2/5
06:00-21:25
1 stop15h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/5
23:15-12:05
1 stop36h 50m
£550
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 1/5
15:05-09:30
2 stops18h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/5
18:05-19:50
1 stop25h 45m
£551
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sat 22/3
10:05-07:20
1 stop20h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/4
08:40-18:50
1 stop34h 10m
£588
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Thu 1/5
07:40-11:50
1 stop28h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 7/5
16:35-16:50
1 stop24h 15m
£601
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Tue 4/3
08:25-10:30
1 stop25h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/3
12:35-13:55
1 stop26h 20m
£616
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Wed 5/3
08:25-10:40
1 stop25h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/3
06:05-13:55
2 stops32h 50m
£685
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 16/3
14:25-16:45
1 stop25h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 21/3
13:40-19:50
1 stop31h 10m
£713
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Sun 13/7
06:00-13:40
3 stops31h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/7
14:30-21:40
3 stops31h 10m
£1,425
MadridCape Town
MAD - CPT
MADCPT
Madrid Barajas
Mon 28/4
17:30-11:00
1 stop17h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/5
18:55-11:00
1 stop16h 05m
£1,683
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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town
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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 30 January 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Rainfall in Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cape Town by month
Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).
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 30 January 2025.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Related info for your journey
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £519 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at £550 and £551 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £400. Lufthansa flights start at £448 while deals on SWISS start at £1,495 one-way.
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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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