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      Flight deals from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,393. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Johannesburg.R 6,717 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,717, select.
      Johannesburg.R 6,740 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,740, select.
      Johannesburg.R 6,860 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,860, select.
      Johannesburg.R 6,945 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,945, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,060 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,060, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,578 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,578, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,578 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,578, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,615, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,644 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,644, select.
      Johannesburg.R 7,727 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,727, select.
      Johannesburg.R 8,182 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,182, select.
      Johannesburg.R 8,323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia Express.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia Express, departs from Madrid on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,323, select.
      Johannesburg.R 8,531 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,531, select.
      Johannesburg.R 8,531 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,531, select.
      Johannesburg.R 8,882 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,882, select.
      Johannesburg.R 9,051 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Air Europa.Outbound direct flight with Air Europa departs from Madrid on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,051, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from R 8,182
      Sep
      from R 6,740
      Oct
      from R 6,860
      Nov
      from R 6,717
      Dec
      from R 7,060
      Jan
      from R 7,578
      Feb
      from R 7,578
      Mar
      from R 7,727
      Apr
      from R 6,945
      May
      from R 7,615
      Jun
      from R 7,644
      Jul
      from R 8,323

      Direct flights from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      Air Europa

      Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Madrid to Johannesburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

      Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      22km from central Johannesburg
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      Lanseria

      32km from central Johannesburg
      from R 8,323
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      Madrid to Johannesburg: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 6,717
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time10 hrs, 5 mins
      Most popular airlineAir Europa
      Average flights per week4

      Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is R 8,393. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      10 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
      Air Europa flies direct from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
      As of August 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
      The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 5 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Europa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

      Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know

      • Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

      • The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Madrid.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to JNB flight.

      • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • Jetting into Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a snap with Air Europa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

      • Air Europa is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and JNB:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

      Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.

      • Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

      • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

      Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

      When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

      • Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from MAD to JNB in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

      Explore more of South Africa

      • Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.

      • If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key highlights.

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