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$323 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$675
Overall average: $889
Avianca
Sun 2/1Tue 2/17
GIG - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$748
Typical prices: $676-850
Iberia
Sun 3/22Wed 4/1
GIG - MAD • Non-stop
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Iberia offers Spanish cuisine with two meals onboard.
LATAM's in-flight entertainment includes an 18” screen.
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Cheapest • from $675 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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There are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun.
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid (GIG-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid 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 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 17
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 11:20 pmGIG-MAD
17h 35m1 stop
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10:50 am - 6:25 amMAD-GIG
23h 35m1 stop
$675Avianca
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:30 am - 11:20 pmGIG-MAD
35h 50m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 12:40 amMAD-GIG
36h 20m1 stop
$682Avianca
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:45 pm - 11:30 amGIG-MAD
34h 45m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 9:05 pmMAD-GIG
32h 40m1 stop
$686GOL
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Feb 4
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7:55 pm - 2:00 pmGIG-MAD
13h 05m1 stop
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10:55 pm - 10:45 amMAD-GIG
15h 50m1 stop
$690LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
GOL Logo
8:45 pm - 11:30 amGIG-MAD
34h 45m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 9:40 pmMAD-GIG
29h 35m2 stops
$706GOL
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 3
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10:05 pm - 5:10 pmGIG-MAD
15h 05m1 stop
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7:40 am - 8:05 pmMAD-GIG
16h 25m1 stop
$719TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 3
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4:35 pm - 11:20 amGIG-MAD
14h 45m1 stop
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7:40 am - 8:05 pmMAD-GIG
16h 25m1 stop
$722TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16
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12:10 pm - 11:20 amGIG-MAD
19h 10m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 9:25 amMAD-GIG
23h 35m1 stop
$723LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 1
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8:05 pm - 10:15 amGIG-MAD
10h 10mnonstop
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12:05 pm - 5:50 pmMAD-GIG
10h 45mnonstop
$748Iberia
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:05 pm - 10:15 amGIG-MAD
10h 10mnonstop
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11:50 am - 6:40 pmMAD-GIG
10h 50mnonstop
$753Iberia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to Madrid flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Madrid on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Rio de Janeiro, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid, 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $698 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $992 and $976 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $731, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid, 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

 
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Iberia’s Business class offers all-aisle access and comfortable seating on long-haul flights.


Enjoy Spanish cuisine with two meals and snacks on Iberia long-haul flights.

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LATAM Premium Business offers spacious suites with 24” wide seats and 77” long beds.


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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$323
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Rio de Janeiro to Madrid flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid was $323 for a one-way ticket and $675 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to Madrid flight route: Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, GOL, SWISS, KLM, and British Airways.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro to Madrid flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and Madrid, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid are LATAM Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. With an average price for the route of $914 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $752 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Madrid?

    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 Madrid with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline. Booking your flights between Rio de Janeiro and MAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Madrid from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $752 or less one-way and $635 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid?

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

Direct departures

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

 
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LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1862 reviews
8.0Crew
6.7Food
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

8.0 ExcellentLUIS JOSE, Sep 2025AEP - SCL
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Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

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.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

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

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

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

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

Tap was very frustrating in Lisbon. Not enough direction and help. Mixed messages of where we needed to go. Seats were not very comfortable.

Everything went as expected. Luggage arrived at my same destination and nothing disturbed my vacation.

This flight arrived late. We joined well over a thousand of other people waiting to go through customs. Air Portugal has lost my bag. We had to chase down a representative even though we had waited at the baggage claim for well over 1 hour and 35 minutes for baggage to come. No representative was there to explain the delay or to give any direction. After 1 hour and 35 minutes at least four passengers had no baggage to pick up or had a fraction of their baggage. The representative was a young woman who clearly did not have the experience to deal with what was happening. Very disappointing as of course we were dealing with great amount of jet lag and having been up for 24 hours at that point and not being able to have any of the things necessary at home that were contained in the bag was quite upsetting. That instant occurred last night at approximately 11:15 p.m. and as of 12:30 p.m. the next day I have not heard anything from Air Portugal.

I had a business class ticket from EWR to Madrid with a layover at LIS for 11 hours. It was obvious that I needed to pick up my luggage in Lisbon for 11 hours and check it in again when boarding the second flight to Madrid. Before buying the ticket, I called TAP customer service. Customer service assured me that I could get my luggage in Lisbon. When I arrived at Newark airport, I immediately asked to check my luggage to Lisbon. However, the TAP employee refused me, saying that I should resolve this issue upon arrival in Lisbon. She checked my luggage to Madrid. I asked the TAP employee at the gate to help me when boarding the plane, I asked the flight attendants manager on board the plane to help me. All the employees refused to help me and said that I should resolve this issue in Lisbon. It took me 4 hours to resolve this issue in Lisbon. I arrived at 11am and they didn't give me my luggage until 3pm. As a result, I was so tired after a sleepless night on the plane and 4 hours on my feet at the airport and all my plans were ruined that I couldn't fly to Madrid. It was a terrible experiance,

A good, comfortable flight with friendly crew and good entertainment options.

Very rude person at the boarding desk; flight attendant coughing 3 inches from my face three times- not even covering her mouth; boarding process very unacceptable for older people with stairs to all planes (are you all stuck in the 1960’s?). I am sure that I am not remembering all of the negative things, but I am sure you get the message!

There was chaos at the Naples airport. We arrived three hours early for the flight but there was no invitation available about where to go to check bags until an hour later. Then we had to go to a different terminal to check our bags and check in and back to the first to board.

The airport temperature at the airport and on the flight was too warm

Flight being delayed for 35 minutes had me lose the connection to my transport

boarding is so disorganized, i was literally appalled at the boarding experience

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

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