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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 pm and lands at 10:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:30 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro takes 10h 20m, covering 5,063 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro range from $888 to $1,259, with an average of $1,032 over the past 12 months. Anything below $888 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $1,032 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $808 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $1,087 for nonstop.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights. 52% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $842 to $7,509. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $496, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates averaging $30:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates averaging $31:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Rio de Janeiro route, 48% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $997 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,118, a difference of $121.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Iberia operates flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 24m, compared with 14h 36m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 15h via Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Madrid (Brasilia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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