R6 009 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Madrid – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 5:05
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 6:05.

The flight takes about 10h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid takes 10h 10m, covering 13 033 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid range from R10 729 to R13 861, with an average of R11 877 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 729 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of R11 877. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 747 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R11 792 for direct.

Air Europa is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R746–R1 624 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 704, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R37 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 12% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 173 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R12 797, a difference of R1 624. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Europa operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Madrid.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 32m, compared to 15h 05m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 15h 24m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Cibeles and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.