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?

Etihad Airways 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.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of March 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R5 372 Cheap Flights from Madrid to Cape Town in 2026

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 R12 731 to R23 323. The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 081.

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23:10 - 14:35

MAD

CPT

15h 25m

1 stop

13:50 - 5:55

CPT

MAD

16h 05m

1 stop

R11 081Ethiopian Air

lun., avr. 13 - lun., avr. 27

18:25 - 11:50

MAD

CPT

17h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 10:25

CPT

MAD

17h 50m

1 stop

R11 131Turkish Airlines

lun., mai 4 - mer., mai 13

23:10 - 14:35

MAD

CPT

15h 25m

1 stop

13:50 - 5:55

CPT

MAD

16h 05m

1 stop

R11 502Ethiopian Air

jeu., avr. 30 - lun., mai 11

18:25 - 11:50

MAD

CPT

17h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 10:25

CPT

MAD

17h 50m

1 stop

R11 586Turkish Airlines

jeu., juin 4 - lun., juin 8

23:10 - 14:35

MAD

CPT

15h 25m

1 stop

13:50 - 5:55

CPT

MAD

16h 05m

1 stop

R11 670Ethiopian Air

mar., mai 19 - lun., mai 25

6:00 - 21:45

MAD

CPT

15h 45m

1 stop

23:45 - 15:35

CPT

MAD

15h 50m

1 stop

R11 704Air France

mar., avr. 21 - mar., avr. 28

6:00 - 21:45

MAD

CPT

15h 45m

1 stop

23:45 - 23:15

CPT

MAD

23h 30m

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R11 721Air France

dim., avr. 12 - mar., avr. 28

6:00 - 21:45

MAD

CPT

15h 45m

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23:45 - 16:45

CPT

MAD

17h 00m

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R11 754Air France

dim., avr. 12 - mar., avr. 28

17:20 - 21:25

MAD

CPT

28h 05m

1 stop

7:40 - 16:25

CPT

MAD

32h 45m

1 stop

R11 788KLM

dim., mai 10 - ven., mai 22

23:10 - 14:35

MAD

CPT

15h 25m

1 stop

13:50 - 5:55

CPT

MAD

16h 05m

1 stop

R11 805Ethiopian Air

mar., avr. 21 - dim., avr. 26

Iberia flights from Madrid to Cape Town

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Iberia

May 17

MAD14:55Madrid Barajas

20h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 30

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

MAD7:35Madrid Barajas

R12 529

Iberia

May 17

MAD15:55Madrid Barajas

19h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 30

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

MAD7:35Madrid Barajas

R12 563

Iberia

May 17

MAD15:55Madrid Barajas

19h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 30

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

MAD7:35Madrid Barajas

R12 596

Emirates flights from Madrid to Cape Town

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Emirates

May 18

MAD15:25Madrid Barajas

20h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 25

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

MAD20:20Madrid Barajas

R12 613

Emirates

Mar 27

MAD14:35Madrid Barajas

20h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

Apr 8

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

MAD13:30Madrid Barajas

R14 802

Emirates

Mar 26

MAD14:35Madrid Barajas

20h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

Apr 2

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

MAD20:20Madrid Barajas

R15 139

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MAD - CPT

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Madrid Barajas

lun. 13/4

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 27/4

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R11 081

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

lun. 4/5

18:25-11:50

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 13/5

16:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

R11 131

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

jeu. 30/4

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/5

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R11 502

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

jeu. 4/6

18:25-11:50

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 8/6

16:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

R11 586

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

mar. 19/5

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 25/5

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R11 670

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

mar. 21/4

6:00-21:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 28/4

23:45-15:35

1 stop15h 50m

R11 704

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

dim. 12/4

6:00-21:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 28/4

23:45-23:15

1 stop23h 30m

R11 721

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

dim. 12/4

6:00-21:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 28/4

23:45-16:45

1 stop17h 00m

R11 754

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

dim. 10/5

17:20-21:25

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 22/5

7:40-16:25

1 stop32h 45m

R11 788

MadridCape Town

MAD - CPT

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

mar. 21/4

23:10-14:35

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 26/4

13:50-5:55

1 stop16h 05m

R11 805

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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?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Madrid, with most prices found around R12 243. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 630.

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 R14 365 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 R12 209 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Madrid to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Madrid to Cape Town flight.

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

As of March 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

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Fastest flight time	15h 25m
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The fastest flight from Madrid to Cape Town takes 15h 25m

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?
Cape Town Intl is 8567,0 km away from Madrid Barajas. 15h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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?
The number of operators available for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Madrid to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Madrid and Cape Town, the leading airline is KLM, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R15 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 471 reviews		Search KLM flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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