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Cheapest return flight
£540
Typical prices: £576-£758
Ethiopian Air
Fri 23/2Sat 3/3
MAD - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£362
Typical prices: £421-£635
Qatar Airways
Wed 14/11
MAD - CPT • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Madrid and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg £505 (return)
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
Shortest trip • 14h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Cape Town (MAD-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town

Tue, 23 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 13:00MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£540Ethiopian Air
Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 14:10MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 05:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£540Ethiopian Air
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 14:10MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 05:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£541Ethiopian Air
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 23:00MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 13:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
21h 00m1 stop Istanbul
£651Turkish Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 14:35MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
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09:30 - 23:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£660Lufthansa
Tue, 12 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 16:45MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 20:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
26h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£669Lufthansa
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:55 - 23:00MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
£678Turkish Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 23:00MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 13:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
20h 55m1 stop Istanbul
£678Turkish Airlines
Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Iberia Logo
15:20 - 10:30MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Iberia Logo
19:25 - 20:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
26h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,572Iberia
Wed, 16 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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22:15 - 10:30MAD  Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Iberia Logo
19:25 - 20:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas
26h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,636Iberia
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Madrid to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Madrid to Cape Town with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

Return flights from Madrid to Cape Town start at £540. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £576 to £758. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £540 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Cape Town and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 20% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cape Town at £568 return.
  • August (£730) and October (£702) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 28% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Madrid to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Madrid to Cape Town are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Madrid to Cape Town flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£362
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flights from Madrid to Cape Town

When to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Madrid to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Flights from Madrid to Cape Town usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Madrid to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Madrid to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Madrid to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £580 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £770, a difference of £189. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Camps Bay Beach, and Newlands Cricket Ground. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Madrid to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £641. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Madrid to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 5,331 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Madrid to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £540 to £3,997. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Madrid to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Madrid to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £455, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 14m, compared to 15h 23m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 39m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Madrid to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Madrid to Cape Town range from £576 to £758, with an average of £641 over the past 12 months. Anything below £576 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Madrid to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £580 – about £189 less than Sunday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madrid to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average £568 return in that month – typically £162 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
    - Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    - Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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