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Cheapest return fare
R11 147
Typical prices: R12 409-R17 426
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JNB - MAD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 656
Typical prices: R7 114-R9 787
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Fri 18/9
JNB - MAD • 2 stops
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You can fly direct with Air Europa. Average duration is 10h 10m
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Shortest trip • 13h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Madrid (JNB-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Madrid

Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 24
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 5:05
JNB
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MAD
10h 10mdirect
Air Europa Logo
23:45 - 9:50
MAD
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JNB
10h 05mdirect
R11 147Air Europa
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:10
JNB
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MAD
22h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 - 8:20
MAD
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JNB
25h 00m
2 stops
R11 164Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:55
JNB
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MAD
27h 25m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:25 - 9:40
MAD
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JNB
39h 15m
2 stops
R11 180Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 13:35
JNB
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MAD
19h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:00 - 9:40
MAD
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JNB
21h 40m
2 stops
R11 196Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 19:40
JNB
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MAD
33h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20
MAD
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JNB
34h 10m
1 stop
R11 213Etihad Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 5:05
JNB
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MAD
10h 10mdirect
Air Europa Logo
23:45 - 10:50
MAD
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JNB
10h 05mdirect
R11 229Air Europa
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 13:05
JNB
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MAD
27h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:10 - 8:20
MAD
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JNB
25h 10m
2 stops
R11 245Etihad Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 5:05
JNB
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MAD
10h 10mdirect
Air Europa Logo
23:45 - 10:50
MAD
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JNB
10h 05mdirect
R11 262Air Europa
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 10:25
JNB
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MAD
44h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:55 - 9:40
MAD
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JNB
20h 45m
2 stops
R11 278Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:10
JNB
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MAD
22h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:45 - 8:20
MAD
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JNB
21h 35m
1 stop
R11 327Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid is February, where tickets cost R10 229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 836 and R13 229 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R12 443, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 656
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Madrid flights

  • How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Madrid per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Madrid, with an average flight time of 10h 10m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid was R5 656 for a one-way ticket and R11 147 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Madrid flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Madrid on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R12 445 and an overall rating of 7,3, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 265 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R8 520 or less one-way and R11 296 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Madrid Barajas?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Madrid Barajas

Tuesday

Air Europa

Air Europa

Thursday

Air Europa

Air Europa

Saturday

Air Europa

Air Europa

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air Europa

Air Europa

Wednesday

Air Europa

Air Europa

Friday

Air Europa

Air Europa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3620 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Very Old flight. I didn’t expect to see this old flight. The entertainment system was very poor for a 15+ hours flight. The staff was amazing and food could is no bad could be better.

It was an American Airline flight from Doha to Philadelphia. AA121 November 6, 2023. One heavy set female flight attendant was rude. She just tossed our wraps on our tray. I saw her busy with her cell phone in the back while the restrooms were all filthy. She was obviously not happy with her job or just lazy. My husband used the restroom even before the plane took off in Doha and it was already smelling of urine. There was hair on the box of our wrap. Good thing our wrap was inside a box! The hair was consistent with the hair of one of the flight attendants. Flight attendants should have their hair up.

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

We waited in the jetway for over an hour before we got on the plane.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

I flew in business a couple of months ago, it was great, tried again in economy, it is the cramped seat I have ever been into, for an overseas flight across the atlantic it is inhumane to put passengers in such cramped space. Other than that, everything ok. Took a second flight from Madrid to London, also economy and it was roomy and perfect.

I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

My luggage is lost and nowhere to be found, no response from airline

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

Issues with plane led to multiple gate changes and chaos. Very little communication from the ground crew led to cranky passengers.

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Was delayed on first leg and missed connection. They would not let me board although I arrived at the gate 5 min before take off. I was delayed 24hrs

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

We found the bag drop/ check-in proceedure at T5 unnecessarily complicated. We paid extra for seat selection in advance and were allocated worse seats at T5. We found the check-in person was not particularly helpful although the the staff at the gate were super good.

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