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 15h 50m.

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, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS 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 567Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

14:30 - 5:25

JNB

MAD

15h 55m1 stop

21:25 - 13:05

MAD

JNB

14h 40m1 stop

R8 780Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

12:45 - 13:25

JNB

BCN

25h 40m1 stop

15:20 - 15:35

BCN

JNB

23h 15m1 stop

R10 307Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

12:45 - 7:05

JNB

BCN

19h 20m1 stop

15:20 - 8:40

BCN

JNB

16h 20m1 stop

R10 536Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27

7:40 - 19:15

CPT

AGP

35h 35m1 stop

23:30 - 21:25

AGP

CPT

21h 55m1 stop

R10 832KLM

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1

7:40 - 19:15

CPT

AGP

35h 35m1 stop

23:30 - 21:25

AGP

CPT

21h 55m1 stop

R10 897KLM

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1

18:55 - 16:25

CPT

PMI

22h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 11:00

PMI

CPT

22h 00m1 stop

R12 063British Airways

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 9

18:25 - 16:25

CPT

PMI

47h 00m2 stops

13:00 - 11:00

PMI

CPT

22h 00m1 stop

R12 637British Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 9

19:10 - 12:40

DUR

MAD

18h 30m1 stop

21:45 - 17:10

MAD

DUR

18h 25m1 stop

R13 425Emirates

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

19:10 - 12:40

DUR

MAD

18h 30m1 stop

14:35 - 17:10

MAD

DUR

25h 35m1 stop

R13 458Emirates

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28

British Airways flights from South Africa to Spain

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British Airways

May 9

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m

1 stop

MAD19:45Madrid Barajas

Jun 13

MAD17:30Madrid Barajas

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 258

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British Airways

Mar 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

MAD20:00Madrid Barajas

Mar 12

MAD10:35Madrid Barajas

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 308

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British Airways

Mar 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 55m

1 stop

MAD16:55Madrid Barajas

Mar 12

MAD10:35Madrid Barajas

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 324

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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 534

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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 567

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 2

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

15h 50m

1 stop

MAD5:25Madrid Barajas

Feb 16

MAD21:25Madrid Barajas

14h 35m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R9 010

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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 567

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R8 780

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:45-13:25

1 stop25h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 20/3

15:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

R10 307

JohannesburgBarcelona

JNB - BCN

JNBBCN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-7:05

1 stop19h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 27/2

15:20-8:40

1 stop16h 20m

R10 536

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 832

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 897

Cape TownPalma de Mallorca

CPT - PMI

CPTPMI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:55-16:25

1 stop22h 30m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Thu 9/4

13:00-11:00

1 stop22h 00m

R12 063

Cape TownPalma de Mallorca

CPT - PMI

CPTPMI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

18:25-16:25

2 stops47h 00m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Thu 9/4

13:00-11:00

1 stop22h 00m

R12 637

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/2

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/2

21:45-17:10

1 stop18h 25m

R13 425

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 21/2

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 28/2

14:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

R13 458

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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 372. The month of November is another great option to travel to Spain, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R10 618.

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 949 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 406 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
Direct flights	Thu
Airports in Spain	239 airports

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

Direct flights go from South Africa to Spain on Thursday. 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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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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SWISS	PriceFrom R6 634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 840 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 692 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	PriceFrom R7 938	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,4 398 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 360 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R8 606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 935 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 327	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 519 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 646	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 657 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 691	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 150 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 701 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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