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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £433

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/1

19:35-21:55

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

18:10-18:45

2 stops25h 35m

£550

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/12

06:00-06:30

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/12

08:30-10:15

2 stops26h 45m

£580

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/5

22:30-10:50

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-07:55

1 stop18h 55m

£591

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/3

07:05-06:10

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/3

08:30-10:15

2 stops26h 45m

£614

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/5

19:20-12:10

3 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

14:35-08:05

2 stops17h 30m

£646

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/2

14:55-12:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

17:15-14:00

1 stop21h 45m

£684

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 24/1

14:25-16:45

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

18:25-19:50

1 stop26h 25m

£750

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/1

19:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

18:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£956

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/12

18:25-07:40

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/12

09:30-23:35

1 stop15h 05m

£1,091

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 29/12

20:10-21:50

2 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/1

23:35-23:05

2 stops24h 30m

£1,287

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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 22 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£433

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January
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 21/1-30/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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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 22 November 2024.

Fri 6/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/1208:30CPT - MAD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£580
Thu 28/1116:50MAD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mKLM
Wed 5/208:05CPT - MAD
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Deal found 21/11£610
Thu 28/1119:25MAD - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/208:55CPT - MAD
3 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11£629
Tue 10/1221:30MAD - CPT
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 4/212:35CPT - MAD
2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/11£644
Thu 26/1217:50MAD - CPT
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/117:15CPT - MAD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11£996
Mon 30/1219:35MAD - CPT
2 stops22h 45mSWISS
Wed 15/123:55CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£1,062
Fri 6/1218:25MAD - CPT
1 stop36h 15mLufthansa
Sun 22/1209:30CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11£1,091
Sun 29/1220:10MAD - CPT
2 stops48h 40mAir Mauritius
Mon 13/123:35CPT - MAD
2 stops24h 30mAir Mauritius
Deal found 21/11£1,287
Mon 30/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Tue 7/108:30CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/11£1,585

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town is 82 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 £1,151). 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 22 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% 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 22 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and Ethiopian Air 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
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,828 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £550 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and KLM, starting at £591 and £614 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 16% 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £450. Qatar Airways flights start at £484 while deals on SWISS start at £537 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 £1,151). 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 2 airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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KLMCheapest£496Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£525Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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