What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at $599, SWISS will fly you from Madrid to Cape Town and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $633 and $677, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

Consider Iberia, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Madrid to Cape Town.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 51% by booking at least 15 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Madrid to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $674.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cape Town from Madrid average $862. You can even find prices in March for less than $862, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $645. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Madrid. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 vacation 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.

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The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$599 (SWISS)
One-way from	$438 (easyJet worldwide)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,130

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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 December 19, 2024.

Thu 12/268:35 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/108:50 amCPT - MAD

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,672

Mon 12/307:20 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/95:20 pmCPT - MAD

3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/18

$1,703

Wed 12/187:35 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops35h 05mSWISS

Sun 12/299:00 amCPT - MAD

1 stop34h 45mSWISS

Deal found 12/18

$2,084

Wed 12/189:40 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Sun 12/291:40 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/18

$2,372

Best flights from Madrid to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Tue 3/47:35 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop25h 20mSWISS

Wed 3/1911:55 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop34h 25mSWISS

Deal found 12/18

$599

Mon 4/285:05 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop16h 25mLufthansa

Tue 6/36:05 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop18h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/18

$633

Sat 3/17:20 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/52:35 pmCPT - MAD

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/18

$677

Thu 5/17:40 amMAD - CPT

1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sat 5/314:35 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$688

Thu 5/110:30 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/31:00 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$771

Thu 5/110:30 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop36h 20mQatar Airways

Fri 5/301:00 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/18

$782

Fri 1/248:35 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mKLM

Sat 2/811:20 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/18

$829

Wed 2/122:25 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Wed 2/261:40 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/18

$894

Wed 2/126:00 amMAD - CPT

3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 2/262:30 pmCPT - MAD

3 stops33h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,061

Mon 4/2810:05 amMAD - CPT

2 stops35h 45mAir Mauritius

Tue 6/311:35 pmCPT - MAD

2 stops33h 40mAir Mauritius

Deal found 12/18

$1,417

Mon 1/67:40 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops41h 20mTAAG

Fri 1/1012:30 amCPT - MAD

2 stops35h 15mTAAG

Deal found 12/17

$2,677

Last-minute flights from Madrid to Cape Town
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Thu 12/268:35 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/108:50 amCPT - MAD

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,672

Thu 12/264:55 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/108:55 amCPT - MAD

3 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/18

$4,041

Wed 1/16:00 amMAD - CPT

2 stops38h 40mKenya Airways

Wed 1/82:30 pmCPT - MAD

3 stops32h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,825

Sat 1/47:35 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops35h 05mSWISS

Sat 1/189:30 amCPT - MAD

2 stops24h 45mSWISS

Deal found 12/18

$1,533

Mon 1/62:25 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Thu 1/166:25 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Deal found 12/18

$1,503

Mon 1/67:20 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops16h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/143:20 pmCPT - MAD

2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/18

$1,508

Mon 1/67:40 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops41h 20mTAAG

Fri 1/1012:30 amCPT - MAD

2 stops35h 15mTAAG

Deal found 12/17

$2,677

Thu 1/92:55 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/225:15 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,038

Fri 1/248:35 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mKLM

Sat 2/811:20 pmCPT - MAD

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/18

$829

Fri 1/247:35 pmMAD - CPT

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/88:20 pmCPT - MAD

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$947

Thu 1/3012:05 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Wed 2/123:20 pmCPT - MAD

2 stops22h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/18

$1,018

One-way flights from Madrid to Cape Town
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Wed 1/1512:00 pmMAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$438

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Depart

Return

Price

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/4

7:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

11:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 25m

$599

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/28

5:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

6:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$633

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/1

7:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

2:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops18h 30m

$677

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/1

6:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

4:35 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$688

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/1

10:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

1:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

$771

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/1

10:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

1:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

$782

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/24

8:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

11:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$829

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/12

2:25 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/26

1:40 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$894

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/26

2:30 pm-11:25 pm

3 stops33h 55m

$1,061

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/28

10:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

11:35 pm-9:15 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,417

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Deals found on 12/18

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town

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Estimated round-trip price

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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?

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Madrid to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,349 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,605 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,792 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,901 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $599, SWISS will fly you from Madrid to Cape Town and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $633 and $677, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Madrid to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Iberia	Cheapest$651	Average$892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$665	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$748	Average$854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 round-trip flight from Madrid to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

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

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