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Among airlines operating Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Air Europa operates flights between Madrid and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $641 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $934 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $779 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $877, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 55 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 05m, covering 5,032 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 9:50 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 9:50 am.

The flight takes about 10h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $816. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $562, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Air Europa is the only airline operating Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 50m, compared with 15h 10m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 15h 51m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $692 to $1,001, with an average of $816 over the past 12 months. Anything below $692 counts as a good deal.