What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 18m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Madrid and Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 35m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of £686.

How often are flights from Madrid to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Madrid and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 85 minutes.

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 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.

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Q: 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 £508 to £677. The lowest price recently found on this route was £476.

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13:00 - 10:00MAD-CPT

20h 00m1 stop

12:30 - 11:00CPT-MAD

23h 30m1 stop

£476Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 26 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

21:25 - 13:00MAD-CPT

14h 35m1 stop

14:35 - 05:25CPT-MAD

15h 50m1 stop

£515Ethiopian Air

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Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

21:25 - 13:45MAD-CPT

15h 20m1 stop

14:35 - 05:25CPT-MAD

15h 50m1 stop

£534Ethiopian Air

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Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

21:25 - 13:45MAD-CPT

15h 20m1 stop

14:35 - 05:25CPT-MAD

15h 50m1 stop

£535Ethiopian Air

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Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

06:00 - 21:55MAD-CPT

14h 55m1 stop

23:45 - 23:25CPT-MAD

24h 40m1 stop

£561KLM

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19:35 - 07:30MAD-CPT

34h 55m1 stop

23:35 - 09:20CPT-MAD

34h 45m1 stop

£612SWISS

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17:55 - 14:35MAD-CPT

19h 40m2 stops

17:15 - 16:25CPT-MAD

24h 10m1 stop

£623Turkish Airlines

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17:55 - 11:50MAD-CPT

16h 55m1 stop

17:15 - 13:20CPT-MAD

21h 05m1 stop

£626Turkish Airlines

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19:35 - 10:50MAD-CPT

14h 15m1 stop

09:30 - 09:20CPT-MAD

24h 50m2 stops

£634SWISS

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Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

17:05 - 13:25MAD-CPT

19h 20m2 stops

06:05 - 23:35CPT-MAD

18h 30m2 stops

£644Lufthansa

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17 Jan

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

14h 35m

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

26 Jan

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

15h 50m

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MAD05:25Madrid Barajas

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15 Jan

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

15h 20m

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CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

26 Jan

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15h 50m

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MAD05:25Madrid Barajas

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17 Feb

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

15h 20m

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CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

4 Mar

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

15h 50m

1 stop

MAD05:25Madrid Barajas

£535

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5 Dec

MAD06:00Madrid Barajas

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT21:55Cape Town Intl

10 Dec

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

MAD23:25Madrid Barajas

£561

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14 Nov

MAD06:00Madrid Barajas

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT21:55Cape Town Intl

6 Dec

CPT08:00Cape Town Intl

29h 10m

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MAD12:10Madrid Barajas

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Wed 26/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

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Mon 1/12

12:30-11:00

1 stop23h 30m

£476

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21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

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14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£515

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21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£534

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21:25-13:45

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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14:35-05:25

1 stop15h 50m

£535

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06:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

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1 stop24h 40m

£561

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19:35-07:30

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

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1 stop34h 45m

£612

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17:55-14:35

2 stops19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-16:25

1 stop24h 10m

£623

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MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/2

17:55-11:50

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-13:20

1 stop21h 05m

£626

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sun 18/1

19:35-10:50

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

09:30-09:20

2 stops24h 50m

£634

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MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 17/1

17:05-13:25

2 stops19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

06:05-23:35

2 stops18h 30m

£644

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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 November instead. Flights to Cape Town in November, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £552.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £543. Flights from Madrid to Cape Town on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,082. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Madrid to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £528. Flying to Cape Town at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are £963 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Madrid in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 £648 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 £554 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Madrid to Cape Town flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 14h 15m, 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 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.

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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 November instead. Flights to Cape Town in November, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £552.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

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

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

As of October 2025, prices for Madrid to Cape Town flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl

How often are flights from Madrid to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Madrid and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 85 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Madrid and Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of £686.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 35m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 18m.

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