GIG - MAD

$417 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$687
Typical prices: $715-$868
Avianca
Sat 4/11Fri 4/24
GIG - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$734
Typical prices: $687-$939
Iberia
Thu 5/14Sun 5/24
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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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Cheapest • from $759 (round-trip)
LATAM Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 24
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 11:10 am
GIG
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MAD
28h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 6:20 am
MAD
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GIG
25h 40m1 stop
$687Avianca
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 17
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11:25 am - 10:45 am
GIG
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MAD
19h 20m2 stops
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11:35 am - 6:40 am
MAD
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GIG
23h 05m1 stop
$696Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Apr 11
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:05 pm - 8:20 pm
GIG
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MAD
18h 15m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:35 am - 5:45 pm
MAD
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GIG
16h 10m1 stop
$698TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 21
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 11:10 am
GIG
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MAD
28h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:30 pm - 12:25 am
MAD
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GIG
35h 55m1 stop
$700Avianca
Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 13
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4:35 pm - 11:20 am
GIG
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MAD
14h 45m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 5:20 pm
MAD
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GIG
28h 00m1 stop
$702TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 17
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11:25 am - 10:45 am
GIG
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MAD
19h 20m2 stops
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5:50 am - 9:45 pm
MAD
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GIG
19h 55m2 stops
$703Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Thu, Jun 11
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:20 pm - 7:10 pm
GIG
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MAD
17h 50m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 5:25 am
MAD
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GIG
18h 05m1 stop
$706TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
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7:30 am - 4:35 am
GIG
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MAD
17h 05m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 6:25 am
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GIG
18h 05m1 stop
$709Avianca
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Mar 11
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3:35 pm - 5:10 pm
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MAD
21h 35m1 stop
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11:35 am - 6:40 am
MAD
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GIG
23h 05m1 stop
$720ITA Airways
Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 22
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1:30 am - 11:30 pm
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MAD
17h 00m1 stop
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9:40 am - 12:25 am
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19h 45m1 stop
$721Avianca
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid departing in April.

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 Saturdays 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 $706 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $996 and $990 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 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% 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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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Iberia

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.

LATAM Airlines

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


LATAM’s in-flight entertainment features an 18” touchscreen and noise-canceling headphones.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$416
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $417 for a one-way ticket and $687 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, GOL, Lufthansa, 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, Thursday, Friday, 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 $921 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 $584 or less one-way and $1,064 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

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

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 3 airlines serving from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid. 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 1890 reviews
7.0Entertainment
6.7Food
8.0Crew
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
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Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

10.0 ExcellentMaría Victoria, Nov 2025
GRU - COR
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Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

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 layover was only one hour and a huge line for passport control. If I didn’t cut the line and argue was every single official, I would’ve spent the night in this one. Obviously.TAP AIR people. do not take into account.this problem with their flight scheduling, which is extremely frustrating. Poor food choices, on the pasta was offered, they ran out of chicken right away. All the sodas and water poured in a tiny 70 mL cups, which is not enough to keep hydrated on the long flight. I had to ask for 34 cups at a time. Flight attendant seemed to be tired and overworked.

I am not very tall, and had a difficult time getting my carry-on placed in the overhead bin while passengers were behind me waiting to get to their seats. After struggling with the luggage, I turned it around, and left it, knowing it was not properly placed, but believing there was adequate room for it in the bin. When the flight attendant came through the cabin, she asked whose bag it was, and scolded me for not positioning it correctly. She turned it around and moved on. I thought that her approach was totally unprofessional, calling out a passenger in that manner.

TAP‘s flight attendants seem to be among the least ambitious of all the international flight crews we’ve flown with. . When we left US and went to Portugal, and when we returned from Portugal, flight attendants were not very visible. Then did not offer frequent water breaks and when we had to go back to request water, I was almost an imposition. Meal quality was just average. The dinners were fine. Breakfast wraps were presented soggy.

Plane was delayed, reading the gates on their screens was horrible. They posted it a half an hour before the plane boarded. By the time I got there with my premier boarding they have filled the plane because it was over booked. Gate closed at 12:03 I was there at 11:54 plane took over around 12:20. I was told they would put me on the next flight. I had to go to TAP information desk. They didn’t give me a voucher they just said they would put me on the next flight. At the desk I was told I had to punches a ticket. The woman said buy it online because it’s cheaper. It in fact was not cheaper. But I had gotten out of the long line that formed so I paid 200$ for a new ticket. At a later flight, not the next flight. I had checked my bag and was told it would be on my new flight. I was then bumped to an earlier flight and was told my bag would also be on my flight. After landing in Madrid loosing a day in my hotel i landed without my bag. They didn’t load it on any flight that day. It arrived in madrid the next day. Essentially ruining the first two days of my vacation. I’m now seeking compensation.

Boarding- Good Seat Comfort - OK Crew - Good Food - Mediocre On Time - Very Good

Didn't like much. Wheelchair assistance was almost nonexistent. No one at TAP check in process helpful. On the plane, stewards were not friendly and disorganized. Food was terrible for 8 hr flight. We were skipped at snack time and even though we tried to get attention using overhead call system no one even looked up at us to acknowledge. Being at the back of first section and by the lavatory we only were able to request when they came to pick up everyone else's garbage and they were nonchalant...no apology or even choice. The 1/2 half bread with slice of cheese was a waste. Deplaning was horrible but I'll blame lisbon airport for that. Plane left late at made good time still arrived about 15 behind schedule and for using remote deplaning and bus to terminal took another 20 min to gate. Those with connections were highly stressed. Took us 2 hrs from landing to get to ground transportation and exit airport. And that was with wheelchair assistance.

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

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.

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,

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Bad experience. The seat room are very tight. The food is not good and the breakfast has no hot drink.

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.

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