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$438 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro (MAD-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 25
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:00 amMAD-GIG
26h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 8:00 amGIG-MAD
29h 05m1 stop
$715Delta
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Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 8:20 amMAD-GIG
25h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 8:00 amGIG-MAD
29h 05m1 stop
$722Delta
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
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1:45 pm - 2:20 pmMAD-SDU
28h 35m1 stop
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8:30 am - 1:40 pmSDU-MAD
25h 10m1 stop
Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 30
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12:05 pm - 5:45 pmMAD-GIG
10h 40mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 4:35 pmGIG-MAD
18h 45m1 stop
Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 6:45 pmMAD-GIG
33h 00m1 stop
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10:20 am - 1:40 pmGIG-MAD
23h 20m1 stop
$781LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 6:55 amMAD-GIG
16h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 6:30 pmGIG-MAD
20h 30m1 stop
$798British Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 6:55 amMAD-GIG
15h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 1:35 pmGIG-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
$799British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 6:40 pmMAD-GIG
10h 50mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 1:40 pmGIG-MAD
19h 40m1 stop
$873LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
Iberia Logo
11:50 am - 6:40 pmMAD-GIG
10h 50mnonstop
Iberia Logo
8:05 pm - 10:15 amGIG-MAD
10h 10mnonstop
$898Iberia
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
Iberia Logo
11:50 am - 6:40 pmMAD-GIG
10h 50mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 10:15 amGIG-MAD
10h 10mnonstop
$905Iberia
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Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

 
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Iberia's Business class offers all-aisle access and a private suite on A350-900.


Iberia's Wi-Fi covers most of its network, ideal for staying connected.

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LATAM's Premium Business offers 24” wide seats with 45” space, ideal for long flights.


LATAM provides noise-canceling headphones and an 18” touchscreen for in-flight entertainment.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro costs $858 on the route between Madrid (MAD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Rio de Janeiro, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is May, where tickets cost $768 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,143 and $1,138 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,166 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.

When to book flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro was $438 for a one-way ticket and $715 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rio de Janeiro from Madrid.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Iberia, LATAM Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Airbus A330 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines or Iberia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines and Iberia. With an average price for the route of $1,049 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. Iberia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,124 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,239 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro.
Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Rio de Janeiro to Madrid Barajas

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1840 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.0Crew
6.7Food
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I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025GIG - GRU
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I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

The plane needs upgrading, the seats are uncomfortable, we are a family of three and they split us and did nothing to group us together, and the food is horrible compared to other airlines bu

Horrible almost missed my flight because my 1st flight was delayed. Airline crew is so unprofessional. The people on the plane do whatever they want kids running screaming. Will never fly this airline again Suitcases never arrived

People point to America as the model of late stage capitalism. My friends, airlines in america at least give you WiFi, and they haven’t quite smashed people into cardboard tv dinner trays yet. Iberia has mastered the tv dinner seat and WiFi is 20 euros. Be serious yall.

Boarding was odd. Gates switched and had to take a bus to the plane. Luggage got lost. Still waiting on one bag. Flight itself was very nice!

Do Not Fly Iberia. Horrible experience. Iberia changes things at random -like the date of the flight and seat you have bought. After buying my flight, they contacted me and told me I had to return a day later. Then when I was boarding the flight, I discovered they had changed my window seat in a row away from the wing, to an aisle seat in front of the toilet! The worse seat on the plane. But it wasn’t just me- a family was scattered all over the plane. I was able to trade my seat because a father was separated from his son. Unfortunately the seat was the window seat directly over the wing, the loudest seat in the plane. I couldn’t sleep, even with noise cancelling earphones. Also, I ordered gluten free meal-which was tasteless and gave me cramps.

I have nothing but great things to say about the crew of the American Airlines flight from Madrid to Dallas. They were fantastic! I do, however, have some disregard for the flight attendant that was late in Dallas, causing us to further delay the boarding of our flight to Portland, and leading to the eventual cancellation of that flight. Because that crew-member was so late, we got caught-up in a weather-related ground stop, eventually causing our pilots to "time-out". So we couldn't get out of Dallas. We would have departed DFW on-time (and before the arrival of the thunderstorm) if not for the lateness of that crew member. The whole time the pilots couldn't tell us whether the flight would be cancelled, and that they couldn't get any information from the airline. By the time we knew the flight was cancelled, all of the flights for the following day were full. So, we didn't even get offered a viable option to get home. The American Airlines customer service desk at DFW was grossly under-staffed. And there were several people who waited in line for four-hours before being helped at that desk. We waited in line for almost 2-hours, until I was able to speak with a customer service agent on the phone (after being on-hold for over an hour). So, once we knew the information about how to get our bag in PDX, and that there weren't any options for flights the next day, we left the line & began searching for another way home. We eventually had to purchase a ticket home on a different airline, in order to get my wife to work on Monday. And we are pursuing a refund of that DFW-PDX leg of the journey. The good news is that the late flight attendant's hair was perfect. And she looked fantastic as she departed the airport & headed back home, while we all hunkered down to sleep in the terminal for the night.

They need to start flying on time. We lost 2 days of our time because they delayed flight both ways.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all of the connecting flights. It also increased the number of connections. I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because of the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. . CMN airport was understaffed. Only one person could help while other employees were just watching him. It was an extremely frustrating situation. People were crying and slamming their palms on the counter when speaking to the customer service provider, Allabough (man’s name?). Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. simultaneously, I was on the call with America. Airlines customer service rep named Solomon that said he couldn’t change it either. So, I took a ONYA voyages train to from Casablanca to Marrakech to get there on Friday June 26. This was unpredictable trip.

The flight was over two hours delayed. The aircraft was somewhat dated.

There's not enough leg room in economy class. The seats are very narrow as well.

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