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Cheap flights from Madrid to Cape Town from £301

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Madrid to Cape Town departing on 6/5. 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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Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 13:00
MAD
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CPT
14h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:25
CPT
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MAD
15h 50m
1 stop
£474Ethiopian Air
Mon, 23 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 14:35
MAD
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CPT
16h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:25
CPT
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MAD
15h 50m
1 stop
£476Ethiopian Air
Mon, 23 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 13:00
MAD
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CPT
14h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 05:25
CPT
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MAD
15h 50m
1 stop
£486Ethiopian Air
Mon, 23 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 13:45
MAD
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CPT
15h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:25
CPT
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MAD
16h 35m
1 stop
£491Ethiopian Air
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 14:35
MAD
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CPT
15h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:55
CPT
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
£540Ethiopian Air
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 14:35
MAD
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CPT
15h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:55
CPT
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
£543Ethiopian Air
Thu, 21 May - Fri, 29 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 10:00
MAD
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CPT
37h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 12:10
CPT
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MAD
24h 40m
1 stop
£562Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:20 - 17:30
MAD
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CPT
25h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 13:50
CPT
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MAD
26h 15m
1 stop
£563Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:25 - 13:00
MAD
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CPT
14h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:25
CPT
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MAD
16h 35m
1 stop
£573Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Iberia Logo
14:55 - 11:30
MAD
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CPT
20h 35m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
13:00 - 07:35
CPT
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MAD
18h 35m
1 stop
£574Iberia
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May

Emirates flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Madrid to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
10 Jun
MAD15:25Madrid Barajas
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
2 Jul
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
MAD20:20Madrid Barajas
£770
Emirates
11 Feb
MAD14:35Madrid Barajas
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
1 Mar
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
MAD12:40Madrid Barajas
£5,748

Turkish Airlines flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Madrid to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
23 Feb
MAD14:25Madrid Barajas
23h 10m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT14:00Cape Town Intl
27h 25m
2 stops
MAD16:25Madrid Barajas
£662
Turkish Airlines
23 Feb
MAD14:25Madrid Barajas
23h 10m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT14:00Cape Town Intl
27h 25m
2 stops
MAD16:25Madrid Barajas
£665
Turkish Airlines
10 Jun
MAD14:40Madrid Barajas
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
29 Jun
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
17h 55m
1 stop
MAD10:30Madrid Barajas
£771

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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 2 February 2026.
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MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£474

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

21:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£476

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/2

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£486

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-05:25

1 stop16h 35m

£491

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-05:55

1 stop16h 05m

£540

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

13:50-05:55

1 stop16h 05m

£543

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:30-12:10

1 stop24h 40m

£562

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/3

15:20-17:30

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

£563

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

13:50-05:25

1 stop16h 35m

£573

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

14:55-11:30

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:00-07:35

1 stop18h 35m

£574

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Madrid to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cape Town from Madrid during March instead. Flights to Cape Town in March, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £543.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 £600 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 £490 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Madrid to Cape Town flights are approximately 19% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Madrid to Cape Town

Fastest flight time

32h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Madrid to Cape Town takes 32h 00m
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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  • 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 32h 00m, 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 £469Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,758 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom £470Free CancellationRating
7.2
955 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £555Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,213 reviews
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