How long is the flight from South Africa to Spain?

On average, it takes 10h 10m to fly from South Africa to Spain if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Madrid (the most popular airport in Spain). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Madrid, then the flight time is around 18h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Spain?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Spain

Which airlines fly to Spain?

Qatar Airways, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Spain from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Spain. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Spain on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Spain?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Spain are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Spain?

As of May 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Spain.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Spain?

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 from South Africa to Spain.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Spain 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Spain. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:50 - 8:10

JNB

MAD

22h 20m

1 stop

21:50 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

34h 30m

1 stop

R9 624Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18

13:15 - 14:35

CPT

AGP

25h 20m

1 stop

16:05 - 10:15

AGP

CPT

18h 10m

1 stop

R9 804Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26

9:50 - 19:40

JNB

MAD

33h 50m

1 stop

21:50 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

34h 30m

1 stop

R9 853Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

7:40 - 16:35

CPT

AGP

32h 55m

1 stop

23:05 - 21:25

AGP

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

R12 226KLM

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

18:40 - 20:20

DUR

MAD

25h 40m

1 stop

22:10 - 16:35

MAD

DUR

18h 25m

1 stop

R14 975Emirates

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

18:40 - 19:25

DUR

BCN

24h 45m

1 stop

15:40 - 16:35

BCN

DUR

24h 55m

1 stop

R15 041Emirates

Mon, Jun 22 - Thu, Jun 25

16:35 - 11:10

CPT

BIO

18h 35m

1 stop

12:10 - 11:50

BIO

CPT

23h 40m

1 stop

R18 429Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

17:55 - 10:15

CPT

BIO

16h 20m

1 stop

6:50 - 10:25

BIO

CPT

51h 35m

2 stops

R21 980Lufthansa

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

23:15 - 22:45

CPT

BIO

23h 30m

1 stop

6:45 - 21:25

BIO

CPT

14h 40m

1 stop

R22 815KLM

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

16:35 - 11:10

CPT

BIO

18h 35m

1 stop

12:10 - 11:50

BIO

CPT

23h 40m

1 stop

R23 764Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Spain

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Etihad Airways

Jun 15

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

MAD8:10Madrid Barajas

Jun 18

MAD21:50Madrid Barajas

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 624

Etihad Airways

Jul 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 50m

1 stop

MAD19:40Madrid Barajas

Jul 29

MAD10:45Madrid Barajas

21h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 869

Etihad Airways

Sept 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

MAD8:10Madrid Barajas

Sept 14

MAD21:50Madrid Barajas

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 885

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Spain

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Ethiopian Air

May 11

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 25m

1 stop

MAD5:55Madrid Barajas

May 14

MAD23:10Madrid Barajas

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 880

Ethiopian Air

May 11

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 25m

1 stop

MAD5:55Madrid Barajas

May 16

MAD23:10Madrid Barajas

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 552

Ethiopian Air

May 24

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

MAD5:55Madrid Barajas

May 30

MAD23:10Madrid Barajas

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R14 844

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JNB - MAD

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Mon 15/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 18/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R9 624

Cape TownMálaga

CPT - AGP

CPTAGP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-14:35

1 stop25h 20m

Malaga

Fri 26/6

16:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

R9 804

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R9 853

Cape TownMálaga

CPT - AGP

CPTAGP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:40-16:35

1 stop32h 55m

Malaga

Wed 27/5

23:05-21:25

1 stop22h 20m

R12 226

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

18:40-20:20

1 stop25h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/6

22:10-16:35

1 stop18h 25m

R14 975

DurbanBarcelona

DUR - BCN

DURBCN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 22/6

18:40-19:25

1 stop24h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 25/6

15:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

R15 041

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-11:10

1 stop18h 35m

Bilbao

Mon 15/6

12:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

R18 429

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

17:55-10:15

1 stop16h 20m

Bilbao

Mon 25/5

6:50-10:25

2 stops51h 35m

R21 980

Fastest return journey

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-22:45

1 stop23h 30m

Bilbao

Mon 25/5

6:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

R22 815

Cape TownBilbao

CPT - BIO

CPTBIO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-11:10

1 stop18h 35m

Bilbao

Mon 15/6

12:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

R23 764

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Spain?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Spain from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 982. The month of November is another great option to travel to Spain, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R11 424.

What is the cheapest South Africa to Spain flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Madrid Barajas for the best South Africa - Spain flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Spain?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Spain from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Spain for around R11 979 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Spain from South Africa for as low as R11 146 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Spain flight.

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Best price found	R9 128
Fastest flight time	10h 10m
Direct flights	Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in Spain	239 airports

The best one-way flight to Spain from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 128. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Spain found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 143.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Spain takes 10h 10m

Direct flights go from South Africa to Spain on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 239 airports in Spain. From South Africa there are direct flights to Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Spain

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Spain?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Spain are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Spain?
As of May 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Spain.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Spain?
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 from South Africa to Spain.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Spain?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Spain 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Spain. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to Spain?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from South Africa to Spain is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, representing 43,48% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 38,41%, Airbus A350-900 at 9,42%, and Airbus A330-900neo at 2,90%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Spain

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R7 220	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R7 916	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 409 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 391	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 301	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 585 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 423	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 985 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 357 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 681	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 513 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 752	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 769	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 964 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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