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

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.

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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20:40 - 12:30

JNB

MAD

15h 50m

1 stop

13:30 - 9:15

MAD

JNB

19h 45m

1 stop

R8 340Air Algerie

Wed, May 20 - Tue, Jun 2

12:40 - 15:05

JNB

BCN

26h 25m

1 stop

9:15 - 4:00

BCN

JNB

18h 45m

1 stop

R10 284Qatar Airways

Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27

13:15 - 14:35

CPT

AGP

25h 20m

1 stop

16:05 - 17:30

AGP

CPT

25h 25m

1 stop

R10 318Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12

20:45 - 19:50

JNB

MAD

23h 05m

2 stops

9:25 - 8:30

MAD

JNB

23h 05m

2 stops

R10 351Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 13

19:50 - 21:55

JNB

BCN

26h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:00

BCN

JNB

16h 25m

1 stop

R10 401Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 19

9:50 - 19:40

JNB

MAD

33h 50m

1 stop

7:20 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

25h 00m

2 stops

R10 434Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21

9:50 - 8:10

JNB

MAD

22h 20m

1 stop

21:45 - 8:20

MAD

JNB

34h 35m

2 stops

R10 550Etihad Airways

Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25

18:40 - 19:25

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BCN

24h 45m

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15:40 - 16:35

BCN

DUR

24h 55m

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R12 959Emirates

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 8

18:40 - 13:25

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BCN

18h 45m

1 stop

21:25 - 16:35

BCN

DUR

19h 10m

1 stop

R13 009Emirates

Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 30

6:45 - 9:40

CPT

PMI

50h 55m

3 stops

21:10 - 14:00

PMI

CPT

39h 50m

3 stops

R13 557Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Spain

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 29

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m

1 stop

MAD10:25Madrid Barajas

Oct 13

MAD12:00Madrid Barajas

21h 40m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 364

Turkish Airlines

Sept 29

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m

1 stop

MAD10:25Madrid Barajas

Oct 13

MAD12:00Madrid Barajas

21h 40m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 381

Turkish Airlines

Jun 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

2 stops

BCN23:15Barcelona-El Prat

Sept 29

BCN12:10Barcelona-El Prat

21h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 514

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Spain

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Etihad Airways

Sept 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 50m

1 stop

MAD19:40Madrid Barajas

Sept 14

MAD21:50Madrid Barajas

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 002

Etihad Airways

Jun 15

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 50m

1 stop

MAD19:40Madrid Barajas

Jun 21

MAD7:20Madrid Barajas

25h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 434

Etihad Airways

Jun 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

1 stop

MAD8:10Madrid Barajas

Jun 25

MAD21:45Madrid Barajas

34h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 550

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JNB - MAD

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Wed 20/5

20:40-12:30

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

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13:30-9:15

1 stop19h 45m

R8 340

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-15:05

1 stop26h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 27/5

9:15-4:00

1 stop18h 45m

R10 284

Cape TownMálaga

CPT - AGP

CPTAGP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-14:35

1 stop25h 20m

Malaga

Sat 12/9

16:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

R10 318

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:45-19:50

2 stops23h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 13/7

9:25-8:30

2 stops23h 05m

R10 351

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop26h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

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16:35-9:00

1 stop16h 25m

R10 401

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-19:40

1 stop33h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 21/6

7:20-8:20

2 stops25h 00m

R10 434

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

9:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 25/6

21:45-8:20

2 stops34h 35m

R10 550

DurbanBarcelona

DUR - BCN

DURBCN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 25/5

18:40-19:25

1 stop24h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/6

15:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

R12 959

DurbanBarcelona

DUR - BCN

DURBCN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

18:40-13:25

1 stop18h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 30/6

21:25-16:35

1 stop19h 10m

R13 009

Cape TownPalma de Mallorca

CPT - PMI

CPTPMI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

6:45-9:40

3 stops50h 55m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Sat 31/10

21:10-14:00

3 stops39h 50m

R13 557

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Spain

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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 R11 148. The month of November is another great option to travel to Spain, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R11 597.

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 R12 244 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 381 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Spain flights?

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 266
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 266. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Spain found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 342.

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 329	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 35 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R8 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 408 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 433 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 000 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 442	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 585 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 565	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 972 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 688	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 348 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 511 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 917	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 945 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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