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July 2 - July 8

Cheapest

Best

JNB - Madrid

$965

$601

Round trip

September 24 - September 28

JNB - Madrid

$880

$602

Round trip

October 3 - October 7

JNB - Madrid

$891

$602

Round trip

September 17 - September 28

JNB - Madrid

$826

$605

Round trip

July 2 - July 3

Best

JNB - Madrid

$1,026

$618

Round trip

June 30 - July 3

Best

Earliest

JNB - Madrid

$1,027

$618

Round trip

November 17 - November 23

JNB - Madrid

$731

$619

Round trip

November 17 - November 27

JNB - Madrid

$730

$620

Round trip

September 22 - September 30

JNB - Madrid

$840

$621

Round trip

July 7 - July 8

Best

JNB - Madrid

$1,019

$622

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid typically range from $603–$1410, with a median price of $881. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. About 34% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Madrid were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Madrid takes about 31h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8106 km.

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, the cheapest months to fly are typically February, with a median fare of $564, followed by December at $571, and April at $602. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

For flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

Regular price: $825 - $1,683

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is $825 to $1,683. The current lowest deal is $601 with Air Europa, for travel from Jul 2-Jul 8.

now $601

Low $825

High $1,683

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid is February, with a median price of $564. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1525. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $564

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,525

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Madrid

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Turkish Airlines

$963

$667

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Turkish Airlines

$946

$667

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Turkish Airlines

$964

$706

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,068

$758

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,062

$803

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,051

$722

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

3 nights

Jun 30 - Jul 3

$1,027 → $618

40%

1 night

Jul 2 - Jul 3

$1,026 → $620

40%

1 night

Jul 7 - Jul 8

$1,019 → $622

39%

6 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 8

$965 → $601

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Johannesburg - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Madrid are above the typical level, with a median price of $881.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $564

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid, with a median price of $564.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 40m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is 31 hours 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers direct flights

Air Europa is one airline that has historically offered direct flights on the Johannesburg to Madrid route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$601

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is another option for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1114

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Madrid from Johannesburg.

📍 ~13 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, and train).

💸 Flights from ~$601

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a useful alternative with excellent high-speed rail connections from Madrid.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat Airport offers the most extensive international flight network in Spain.

📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$547

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga Airport is a major international gateway with high flight volume, especially for low-cost carriers.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$628

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Alicante–Elche Airport provides significant international flights, particularly to Northern Europe and the UK.

📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$690

Seville (SVQ)

Seville Airport is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$637

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

77% AI deal score

$3,130

From JNB

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Aug 04

Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$3,702

$3,572

Save $130

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Aug 01

Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$3,747

$3,576

Save $171

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Sep 08

Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$3,793

$3,604

Save $189

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Jul 13

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,890

$2,846

Save $44

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Aug 04

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,895

$2,868

Save $27

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Jul 13

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,886

$2,868

Save $18

From JNB

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Jul 13

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,953

$2,897

Save $56

From JNB

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Jul 13

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,958

$2,911

Save $47

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Sep 01

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,000

$2,923

Save $77

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Jul 01

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,080

$2,992

Save $88

From JNB

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Jul 19

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,047

From JNB

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Jul 17

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$3,190

From JNB

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Jul 20

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$2,968

$2,930

Save $38

From JNB

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Aug 22

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

Madrid, Spain

71% AI deal score

$4,031

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is typically 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $962. Prices tend to increase for bookings made closer to the travel date. For instance, tickets bought 28-59 days out average $1164, while those purchased within 0-6 days of departure average $980. Planning ahead by more than two months can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid is considered to be $603 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $881. Prices above $1410 are typically on the higher end. By comparing offers to the $603 threshold, travelers can identify advantageous deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid include February, with a median price of $564, and December, with a median price of $571. April also shows a relatively low median price of $602. These months historically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $881, making them good options for budget-conscious travelers.

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