Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 9.7% of the options in the trailing 90 days. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stops. This indicates that most routes on this itinerary will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Madrid?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Madrid covers a distance of 8106 km and has a median duration of 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 18 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. Travelers should account for the longer travel time when booking flights with connections.

How often do Johannesburg to Madrid flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares for this route. The pricing patterns observed over a 30-day window suggest that travelers should monitor prices consistently to take advantage of these fluctuations.

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Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

For flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, fares typically range from $714 to $1577, with a median price 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 deals may require some flexibility.

When considering cheap flights from Johannesburg to Madrid, the cheapest time to fly is often February, with a median fare of $564. Other cost-effective months include December, where the median fare is $571, and April, with a median of $602.

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.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, as only about 9.7% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Madrid have been non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

Regular price: $637 - $1,165

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is between $637 and $1165. The current lowest deal is $577 with Air Europa, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $577

Low $637

High $1,165

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,061

$617

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,069

$643

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$856

$655

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$870

$726

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$948

$745

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,077

$812

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,063 → $610

43%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,061 → $617

42%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$1,069 → $643

40%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$986 → $633

36%

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 above the typical level at $1230.

📅 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

Flights typically take 31h 40m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Madrid is 31 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 9.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers direct flights

Air Europa is one airline that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to Madrid route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals are frequent on this route, with good prices appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$594

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and metro).

💸 Flights from ~$599

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$676

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Oct 28

Madrid, Spain

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$3,071

$2,069

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Nov 06

Madrid, Spain

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$3,271

$2,076

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Nov 13

Madrid, Spain

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$3,301

$2,076

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Nov 09

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$3,251

$2,080

Save $1,171

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Oct 19

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$3,114

$2,092

Save $1,022

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Oct 25

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,981

$2,069

Save $912

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Oct 11

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,890

$2,070

Save $820

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Oct 26

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,977

$2,070

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From JNB

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Nov 06

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,076

$2,071

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Oct 25

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,907

$2,072

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Oct 25

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,967

$2,072

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Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 28

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,979

$2,072

Save $907

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the best 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 as the departure date approaches, with tickets bought 28-59 days out averaging $1164. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $980, which is slightly higher than the optimal window. This trend is observed across a 90-day analysis window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $714. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1230. Prices can go higher, with the 75th percentile reaching $1577. Therefore, aiming for prices significantly below the median indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid, with a median price of $564. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $571. April follows with a median price of $602, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1230, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

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.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

Regular price: $637 - $1,165

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid is between $637 and $1165. The current lowest deal is $577 with Air Europa, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $577

Low $637

High $1,165

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,061

$617

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$1,069

$643

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$856

$655

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Europa

$870

$726

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$948

$745

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Madrid

Johannesburg (JNB) - Madrid (MAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,077

$812

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,063 → $610

43%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,061 → $617

42%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$1,069 → $643

40%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$986 → $633

36%

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 above the typical level at $1230.

📅 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

Flights typically take 31h 40m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Madrid is 31 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 9.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Madrid are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers direct flights

Air Europa is one airline that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to Madrid route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals are frequent on this route, with good prices appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$594

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and metro).

💸 Flights from ~$599

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,979

$2,072

Save $907

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Madrid

Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Johannesburg - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $564

Flights typically take 31h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Europa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Oct 28

Nov 06

Nov 13

Nov 09

Oct 19

Oct 25

Oct 11

Oct 26

Nov 06

Oct 25

Oct 25

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When should I buy Johannesburg to Madrid tickets?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to Madrid flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid?

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Madrid?

How often do Johannesburg to Madrid flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Johannesburg to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid

Johannesburg - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $564

Flights typically take 31h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Europa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Oct 28

Nov 06

Nov 13

Nov 09

Oct 19

Oct 25

Oct 11

Oct 26

Nov 06

Oct 25

Oct 25

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When should I buy Johannesburg to Madrid tickets?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to Madrid flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Madrid?