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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cape Town from £397

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CPT
2 Dec — 9 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 931,667 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2024.

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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 20/2

21:30-17:25

1 stop18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

13:00-07:55

1 stop18h 55m

£514

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

19:20-14:30

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

15:20-08:05

2 stops17h 45m

£546

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/3

10:05-07:20

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

15:20-18:45

2 stops28h 25m

£559

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/3

21:30-17:25

1 stop18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

19:10-13:55

1 stop19h 45m

£569

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/12

13:00-21:30

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/12

23:59-10:15

1 stop35h 16m

£576

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

£621

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/2

17:50-12:00

1 stop17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/5

16:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

£647

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 23/1

14:25-11:40

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

£711

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/2

14:50-16:40

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

17:25-14:30

2 stops21h 05m

£722

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/3

17:40-14:00

2 stops19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

15:00-10:45

2 stops20h 45m

£783

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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 27 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£397

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January
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  • 20/2-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Madrid to Cape Town
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10/2
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m 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 27 November 2024.

Mon 9/1213:00MAD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mKLM
Sun 22/1223:59CPT - MAD
1 stop35h 16mKLM
Deal found 26/11£576
Tue 10/1220:35MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/208:30CPT - MAD
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£578
Thu 28/1119:25MAD - CPT
2 stops17h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/208:55CPT - MAD
3 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/11£668
Thu 28/1110:05MAD - CPT
2 stops20h 35mSWISS
Wed 5/214:10CPT - MAD
2 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 26/11£701
Wed 4/1221:30MAD - CPT
1 stop36h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 10/1212:35CPT - MAD
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11£702
Sat 7/1212:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/1217:15CPT - MAD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/11£875
Mon 30/1219:40MAD - CPT
2 stops17h 20mTAAG
Wed 8/100:30CPT - MAD
2 stops39h 15mTAAG
Deal found 26/11£935
Tue 31/1214:25MAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mEmirates
Mon 3/318:25CPT - MAD
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/11£979
Mon 30/1206:00MAD - CPT
1 stop23h 30mAir France
Sun 5/100:35CPT - MAD
2 stops19h 40mAir France
Deal found 26/11£1,564
Mon 30/1213:00MAD - CPT
3 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 7/114:25CPT - MAD
3 stops32h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£1,762
Mon 9/1210:00MAD - CPT
2 stops34h 50mAir Mauritius
Sun 22/1223:35CPT - MAD
2 stops42h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 27/11£1,960

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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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 22 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 27 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 27 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines 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
3,478 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,478 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,478 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,634 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,827 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 Iberia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £514 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and SWISS, starting at £546 and £559 round-trip. Users have found that Iberia is 23% 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 £440. SWISS flights start at £1,553 while deals on KLM start at £1,726 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£499Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£528Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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