Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid have constituted a small portion of the available options, representing about 9.7% of all flights. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter two stops. This suggests that while direct options exist, flights with connections are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Madrid?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Madrid covers a distance of 8106 kilometers and has a median duration of 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 18 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Johannesburg to Madrid flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Johannesburg to Madrid route have shown frequent drops across the trailing quarter. This indicates that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. Monitoring price trends can be beneficial for securing a good deal on this route.

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Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, fares typically range from $714–$1577, with a median of $1230. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 6% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid? The data indicates that February is typically the cheapest month, with a median fare of $564. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $571, followed by April at a median of $602. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid connect at least once, with only 9.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Madrid takes approximately 31h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8106 km. Travelers should plan for an extended travel time due to the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

Regular price: $768 - $1,511

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $768 and $1511. The current lowest deal is $616 with Air Algérie, for travel from Jul 22-Aug 18.

now $616

Low $768

High $1,511

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Madrid

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,018

$613

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$922

$631

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Turkish Airlines

$948

$723

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$921

$621

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,010

$610

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$914

$645

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$1,077 → $612

43%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$1,021 → $613

40%

8 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 9

$1,018 → $613

40%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$1,010 → $610

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Johannesburg - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Madrid are $1353, which is above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight duration.

Flights from Johannesburg to Madrid typically take 31h 40m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 9.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers direct flights on this route.

Air Europa is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid appear frequently, about every 30 days.

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

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

79% AI deal score

$3,110

$2,915

Save $195

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $962. Prices tend to increase for purchases made closer to the travel date, reaching an average of $1164 for tickets bought 28-59 days out. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $980, which is slightly higher than the 60+ days window but lower than the 28-59 days window.

A flight from Johannesburg to Madrid is typically considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $714. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1230. Prices above $1577 are generally in the more expensive range. Keeping these historical price points in mind can help you identify a favorable offer.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid, with a median price of $564. December and April also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $571 and $602 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1230, indicating that these months represent significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

Regular price: $768 - $1,511

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $768 and $1511. The current lowest deal is $616 with Air Algérie, for travel from Jul 22-Aug 18.

now $616

Low $768

High $1,511

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from $564

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,525

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Madrid

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,018

$613

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$922

$631

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Turkish Airlines

$948

$723

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$921

$621

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,010

$610

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$914

$645

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$1,077 → $612

43%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$1,021 → $613

40%

8 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 9

$1,018 → $613

40%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$1,010 → $610

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid