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Cheap flights from Madrid to Cape Town from £499

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Madrid to Cape Town departing on 22/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 22:10-
35h 55m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 20:30-
20h 20m
£499Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 22:10-
36h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 20:30-
20h 20m
£513Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 22:10-
23h 40m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:10 - 20:30-
20h 20m
£519Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
SWISS Logo
10:05 - 07:35-
20h 30m
SWISS Logo
09:20 - 09:20-
25h 00m
£533SWISS
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
12:00 - 10:35-
21h 35m
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 23:35-
15h 05m
£659Lufthansa
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 11:50-
21h 10m
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:35-
30h 00m
£678Turkish Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:55 - 23:00-
34h 05m
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:25-
18h 05m
£681Turkish Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 11:50-
21h 10m
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 16:55-
17h 00m
£681Turkish Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 11:50-
21h 10m
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 16:55-
17h 00m
£681Turkish Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 10:35-
39h 00m
Lufthansa Logo
14:15 - 11:10-
21h 55m
£1,496Lufthansa
Fri, 1 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan

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SWISS flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Madrid to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
16 Jan
MAD10:05Madrid Barajas
20h 30m
1 stop
CPT07:35Cape Town Intl
31 Jan
CPT09:20Cape Town Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
MAD09:20Madrid Barajas
£533
SWISS
16 Jan
MAD10:05Madrid Barajas
44h 35m
2 stops
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
31 Jan
CPT09:20Cape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
MAD18:45Madrid Barajas
£604

Ethiopian Air flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Madrid to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
10 Sept
MAD23:10Madrid Barajas
15h 00m
1 stop
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
21 Sept
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
14h 45m
1 stop
MAD05:55Madrid Barajas
£546
Ethiopian Air
20 Oct
MAD23:10Madrid Barajas
15h 00m
1 stop
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
4 Nov
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
MAD05:25Madrid Barajas
£574
Ethiopian Air
15 Sept
MAD23:10Madrid Barajas
15h 00m
1 stop
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
23 Sept
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
14h 45m
1 stop
MAD05:55Madrid Barajas
£576

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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 22/9

10:15-22:10

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

£499

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 19/9

10:10-22:10

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

£513

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 22/9

22:30-22:10

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop20h 20m

£519

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 16/1

10:05-07:35

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

09:20-09:20

1 stop25h 00m

£533
Fastest return journey

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/12

12:00-10:35

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

09:30-23:35

1 stop15h 05m

£659

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 16/9

14:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-22:35

1 stop30h 00m

£678

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 15/1

11:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

17:20-10:25

1 stop18h 05m

£681

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 23/10

14:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

00:55-16:55

1 stop17h 00m

£681

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 23/10

14:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

00:55-16:55

1 stop17h 00m

£681

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 1/1

18:35-10:35

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

14:15-11:10

2 stops21h 55m

£1,496

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Madrid and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £618 to £825.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £499.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Cape Town from Madrid during February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around £591.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Madrid when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £649 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Madrid for as low as £586 on momondo.

How have Madrid to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Madrid to Cape Town flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Madrid to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Madrid to Cape Town (MAD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Madrid to Cape Town takes 18h 50m
There are no direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Madrid to Cape Town.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Cape Town

  • How far is Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between Madrid Barajas and Cape Town Intl is about 5323.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 18h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Madrid to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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LufthansaPriceFrom £478Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,176 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom £539Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,268 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £565Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,466 reviews
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