How long is the flight from South Africa to Region of Madrid?

On average, it takes 15h 25m to fly from South Africa to Region of Madrid if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Madrid Barajas (the most popular airport in Region of Madrid). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Madrid Barajas, then the flight time is around 15h 20m.

R5 608 Cheap Flights to Madrid in 2025/26

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 11

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

MAD

Mar 31

MAD

13h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R9 136

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

CPT

15h 50m

1 stop

MAD

Feb 9

MAD

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R9 219

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

CPT

15h 50m

1 stop

MAD

Feb 9

MAD

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R9 236

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

MAD

Apr 23

MAD

13h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R9 286

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 27

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

MAD

Mar 7

MAD

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R9 602

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

MAD

Feb 14

MAD

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 151

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

MAD

Apr 23

MAD

13h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R10 201

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 30

DUR

22h 20m

2 stops

MAD

Feb 10

MAD

30h 10m

2 stops

DUR

R10 267

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Ethiopian Air

May 11

CPT

15h 20m

1 stop

MAD

May 30

MAD

15h 25m

1 stop

CPT

R10 284

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Etihad Airways

Feb 27

JNB

22h 45m

1 stop

MAD

Mar 7

MAD

21h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R10 334

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 27

JNB

31h 25m

1 stop

MAD

Feb 3

MAD

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 401

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 30

DUR

25h 25m

1 stop

MAD

Feb 10

MAD

30h 10m

1 stop

DUR

R10 417

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14:30 - 5:25

JNB

MAD

15h 55m1 stop

23:10 - 13:05

MAD

JNB

13h 55m1 stop

R9 136Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 31

14:35 - 5:25

CPT

MAD

15h 50m1 stop

21:25 - 13:00

MAD

CPT

14h 35m1 stop

R9 219Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9

14:35 - 5:25

CPT

MAD

15h 50m1 stop

21:25 - 13:00

MAD

CPT

14h 35m1 stop

R9 236Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9

16:00 - 13:20

DUR

MAD

22h 20m2 stops

6:20 - 13:30

MAD

DUR

30h 10m2 stops

R10 267Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 10

9:50 - 7:35

JNB

MAD

22h 45m1 stop

9:50 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

21h 30m1 stop

R10 334Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 7

16:00 - 16:25

DUR

MAD

25h 25m1 stop

6:20 - 13:30

MAD

DUR

30h 10m1 stop

R10 417Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 10

9:50 - 7:35

JNB

MAD

22h 45m1 stop

5:50 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

25h 30m2 stops

R10 600Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 7

12:35 - 20:55

CPT

MAD

33h 20m1 stop

15:20 - 17:30

MAD

CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R11 083Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

19:10 - 12:40

DUR

MAD

18h 30m1 stop

21:45 - 17:10

MAD

DUR

18h 25m1 stop

R12 098Emirates

Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21

18:40 - 20:20

DUR

MAD

25h 40m1 stop

15:25 - 16:35

MAD

DUR

25h 10m1 stop

R12 963Emirates

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 31/3

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R9 136

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

R9 219

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:35-5:25

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

R9 236

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 30/1

16:00-13:20

2 stops22h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/2

6:20-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

R10 267

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

9:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R10 334

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 30/1

16:00-16:25

1 stop25h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/2

6:20-13:30

1 stop30h 10m

R10 417

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

5:50-8:20

2 stops25h 30m

R10 600

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-20:55

1 stop33h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/2

15:20-17:30

1 stop25h 10m

R11 083

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/1

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 21/1

21:45-17:10

1 stop18h 25m

R12 098

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 7/5

18:40-20:20

1 stop25h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/5

15:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

R12 963

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Which airlines fly to Region of Madrid?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Region of Madrid from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Region of Madrid. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Region of Madrid on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Madrid flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 608
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 136
Fastest flight time	24h 10m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Madrid from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 608 (Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas).

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The best round-trip flight price to Madrid from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 136 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Madrid Barajas).

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The fastest flight to Madrid from South Africa takes 24h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Madrid, with a 14% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Madrid

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Region of Madrid?

The average flight to Region of Madrid costs R4 113/per person and the cheapest flight to Region of Madrid is R475/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Madrid?

The majority of momondo users who fly to Region of Madrid tend to spend time in Madrid, which is visited 100% more often than other cities. When flying to Madrid, the most popular airport to fly into is Madrid Airport.

What is the weather like in Region of Madrid?

Temperatures in Region of Madrid can vary between 41 °F and 77 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Region of Madrid will be January, and the warmest month will be July. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider travelling to Region of Madrid in July, July, and June, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

Which airlines fly to Region of Madrid?

You can find flights to Region of Madrid from 12 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qatar Airways, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favoured with 36% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Madrid?

Prices for flights to Madrid refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Madrid?

As of December 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Madrid.

How old do you have to be to fly to Madrid?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Madrid.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid?

The required travel and health documents for your Madrid trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Madrid. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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