How long is the flight from South Africa to Spain?

On average, it takes 15h 25m 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 16h 20m.

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 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Spain. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Spain on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 January 2026, there are 14 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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14:30 - 5:25

JNB

MAD

15h 55m1 stop

21:25 - 13:05

MAD

JNB

14h 40m1 stop

R8 620Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

14:35 - 5:25

CPT

MAD

15h 50m1 stop

21:25 - 13:00

MAD

CPT

14h 35m1 stop

R9 167Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9

14:30 - 5:25

JNB

MAD

15h 55m1 stop

21:25 - 13:05

MAD

JNB

14h 40m1 stop

R9 432Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12

13:45 - 7:05

JNB

BCN

18h 20m1 stop

15:20 - 8:40

BCN

JNB

16h 20m1 stop

R10 311Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28

7:40 - 13:40

CPT

MAD

30h 00m1 stop

10:25 - 21:25

MAD

CPT

35h 00m1 stop

R10 427KLM

Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 30

20:15 - 19:00

JNB

BCN

23h 45m1 stop

9:55 - 10:30

BCN

JNB

23h 35m1 stop

R10 460SWISS

Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28

12:35 - 13:40

CPT

AGP

26h 05m1 stop

15:15 - 17:30

AGP

CPT

25h 15m1 stop

R10 526Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22

7:40 - 19:15

CPT

AGP

35h 35m1 stop

23:30 - 21:25

AGP

CPT

21h 55m1 stop

R10 924KLM

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1

19:10 - 12:40

DUR

MAD

18h 30m1 stop

14:35 - 17:10

MAD

DUR

25h 35m1 stop

R11 786Emirates

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20

18:30 - 12:40

CPT

MAD

19h 10m1 stop

14:35 - 16:45

MAD

CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R11 819Emirates

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Spain

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 2

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MAD5:25Madrid Barajas

Feb 16

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 620

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

15h 50m

1 stop

MAD5:25Madrid Barajas

Feb 9

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R9 167

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MAD5:25Madrid Barajas

Mar 12

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 432

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Spain

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Etihad Airways

Feb 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m

1 stop

MAD19:05Madrid Barajas

Feb 16

MAD18:00Madrid Barajas

37h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 648

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Etihad Airways

Feb 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m

1 stop

MAD19:05Madrid Barajas

Feb 21

MAD9:45Madrid Barajas

21h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 012

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Etihad Airways

Mar 16

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

MAD7:35Madrid Barajas

Mar 23

MAD21:10Madrid Barajas

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 129

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R8 620

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 167

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R9 432

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:45-7:05

1 stop18h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 28/1

15:20-8:40

1 stop16h 20m

R10 311

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-13:40

1 stop30h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/5

10:25-21:25

1 stop35h 00m

R10 427

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

20:15-19:00

1 stop23h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 28/1

9:55-10:30

1 stop23h 35m

R10 460

Cape TownMálaga

CPT - AGP

CPTAGP

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-13:40

1 stop26h 05m

Malaga

Sun 22/2

15:15-17:30

1 stop25h 15m

R10 526

Cape TownMálaga

CPT - AGP

CPTAGP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

7:40-19:15

1 stop35h 35m

Malaga

Fri 1/5

23:30-21:25

1 stop21h 55m

R10 924

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/2

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/2

14:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

R11 786

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

18:30-12:40

1 stop19h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/2

14:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

R11 819

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Spain?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Spain from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 211. The month of November is another great option to travel to Spain, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R10 725.

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 R12 040 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 438 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Spain flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 55m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Spain takes 13h 55m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Spain. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Spain.

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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 January 2026, there are 14 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Spain

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R6 701	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 832 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 106	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 674 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	PriceFrom R7 779	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 395 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 349 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R8 692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 923 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 421	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 514 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 743	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 635 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 139 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 698 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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