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Cheapest return fare
R10 011
Typical prices: R10 367-R13 132
Air Algerie
Mon 21/9Tue 6/10
JNB - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 269
Typical prices: R9 493-R10 787
Air Europa
Thu 8/10Wed 21/10
JNB - MAD • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Madrid

 
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Recent return flight deals to Madrid

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6
Air Algerie Logo
20:00 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
16h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
13:30 - 10:30MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R10 011Air Algerie
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
33h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 9:40MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R10 092Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
33h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:40 - 9:40MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R10 124Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 25
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 13:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
17h 15m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
14:05 - 8:50MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 45m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R10 189Air Algerie
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 5:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 10mdirect
Air Europa Logo
23:45 - 9:50MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 05mdirect
R10 269Air Europa
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 19:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
33h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 350Etihad Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 5:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
10h 10mdirect
Air Europa Logo
23:45 - 10:50MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 05mdirect
R10 431Air Europa
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 13:30MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R10 577Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 13:30MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R10 577Ethiopian Air
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 19:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAD Madrid Barajas
34h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20MAD  Madrid Barajas-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 593Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Madrid

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

What is the cheapest flight to Madrid?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Madrid was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R10 011 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Madrid, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 547 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Madrid?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Madrid is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R12 283. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are R13 636 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

The cheapest month for flights to Madrid is February, where tickets cost R10 819 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R13 536 and R13 358 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is December with an average price of R7 181.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Madrid?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Madrid is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R13 007 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Madrid is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R13 155.

What is a good deal for flights to Madrid?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Madrid, 25% of our users found tickets to Madrid for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 031 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Madrid?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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February

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Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Madrid

When to book flights to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Madrid flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Madrid?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Madrid was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R10 011 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Madrid, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 547 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Madrid Barajas Airport from central Madrid?

    Central Madrid is 14 km away from Madrid Barajas Airport.

  • What is the name of Madrid’s airport?

    When flying to Madrid, you'll arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). The airport is also known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Barajas, Madrid, or Madrid–Barajas.

  • How much is a flight to Madrid?

    On average, a flight to Madrid costs R9 821. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 394 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Madrid.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Madrid are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3 direct flights from within South Africa to Madrid. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Madrid

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Madrid? 25% of our users found return tickets to Madrid for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R20 212
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Madrid flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Madrid

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3658 reviews
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Boarding
8,4Crew
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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

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

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

Didn’t like it at all. Cabin crew unfriendly. Very bad experience.

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.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

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 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.

The 2nd flight from Doha to Mumbai was not of international level expected while booking with Qatar

Privacy and comfort of the QSuites is wonderful. The boarding process in Doha is cumbersome and confusing. As transfer passengers, traveling in Business Class, we went through security twice, including one at the gate requiring all electronic devices removed from bags and watches off, which are a great way to lose belongings as a few hundred people rush through to board the plane.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Unfortunately internet was down and they couldn’t fix it in a time I needed it so urgent to stay in touch with work

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Food was bad crew a bit nicer than other flights seats uncomfortable too

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

I was not woken up for my meal and then ignored when I woke up while they were serving the aisle behind me

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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.

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