Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg — flights from Madrid to Johannesburg
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Flights from Madrid to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 10h 38m (8,106 km). Air Europa flies it. Lowest fare seen: $487 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Madrid to Johannesburg

Carriers on MAD–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Europanonstop fare seen

Madrid to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $487 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $441. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$48728 Oct 2026 · Air Europa—
Nov 2026$4979 Nov 2026 · Air Europa$449 · 2 stops3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$5259 Dec 2026 · Air Europa—
Feb 2027$50619 Feb 2027 · Air Europa$441 · 2 stops22 Feb 2027
Mar 2027—$618 · 3 stops30 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $449 for November 2026, $441 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Johannesburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

Based on weather and travel conditions in South Africa

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 10h 38m, covering 8,106 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Madrid from Johannesburg by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 8,106 km (5,037 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Johannesburg?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–JNB route include Air Europa. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Madrid to Johannesburg cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–JNB was $487 USD with Air Europa (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Johannesburg?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $441 one-way, against $618 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Madrid to Johannesburg?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $441 with 2 stops against $487 nonstop, a saving of $46. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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