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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £386

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 9 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£495

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£532
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/5-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 April 2025.

Mon 26/519:35MAD - CPT
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/614:35CPT - MAD
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4£495
Thu 15/509:30MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/513:00CPT - MAD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£534
Sun 18/517:10MAD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Tue 3/623:15CPT - MAD
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 15/4£537
Tue 6/514:45MAD - CPT
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/516:35CPT - MAD
1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£576
Fri 9/519:35MAD - CPT
1 stop35h 35mSWISS
Sun 18/508:40CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/4£653
Thu 8/506:00MAD - CPT
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Sun 1/614:15CPT - MAD
2 stops33h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4£678
Thu 8/509:30MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 27/515:20CPT - MAD
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£694
Wed 8/1015:25MAD - CPT
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Mon 20/1013:05CPT - MAD
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/4£738

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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 16 April 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 26/5

19:35-13:45

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

14:35-09:05

2 stops18h 30m

£495

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/5

09:30-10:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

13:00-07:45

1 stop18h 45m

£534

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 18/5

13:05-21:10

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

23:15-09:35

1 stop34h 20m

£537

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/5

14:45-11:50

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

£576

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/5

19:35-07:10

1 stop35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-09:20

1 stop24h 40m

£653

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

06:00-09:30

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

14:15-23:25

2 stops33h 10m

£678

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

09:30-10:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

15:20-21:15

2 stops29h 55m

£694

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/10

15:25-16:50

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:05-13:30

1 stop24h 25m

£738

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 18/8

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

£386

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 15/8

16:35-18:15

3 stops25h 40m

£433

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 9 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 16 April 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 16 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Madrid to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • 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 £495 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Turkish Airlines, starting at £537 and £576 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 £386. Turkish Airlines flights start at £463 while deals on Egyptair start at £538 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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