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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,218. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Madrid.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.

Madrid.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.

Madrid.$1,055 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.

Madrid.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.

Madrid.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.

Madrid.$1,070 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,070, select.

Madrid.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.

Madrid.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.

Madrid.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.

Madrid.$1,174 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,174, select.

Madrid.$1,177 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,177, select.

Madrid.$1,187 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,187, select.

Madrid.$1,210 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,210, select.

Madrid.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Madrid on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.

Madrid.$1,218 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,218, select.

Madrid.$1,252 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,252, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Madrid

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Cape Town to Madrid: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Madrid?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Madrid is $1,032. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Madrid?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,032.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Madrid?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Madrid.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Madrid?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Madrid is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Madrid Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Madrid?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Madrid?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Madrid with?

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know

The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
Your CPT to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and MAD:
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Madrid Airport (MAD)

Currently, $351 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,032. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CPT to MAD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CPT to MAD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Cape Town Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)

Reserve a hotel close to MAD if you're on a late Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before your trip.

When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.