GIG - MAD

$428 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 2/5. 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
$696
Overall average: $876
Avianca
Tue 6/2Mon 6/22
GIG - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$785
Typical prices: $762-$956
Iberia
Sun 5/24Thu 9/24
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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Avianca
Cheapest • from $696 (round-trip)
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10 weeks
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March
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid

Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 22
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 9:05 am
GIG
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MAD
26h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:10 am - 12:25 am
MAD
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GIG
27h 15m
2 stops
$696Avianca
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Mar 11
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:05 pm - 5:10 pm
GIG
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 8:05 pm
MAD
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GIG
16h 25m
1 stop
$699TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:20 pm - 3:20 pm
GIG
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MAD
14h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:25 pm - 5:45 pm
MAD
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GIG
24h 20m
1 stop
$718TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Mar 6
GOL Logo
8:50 pm - 10:15 am
GIG
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MAD
33h 25m
1 stop
GOL Logo
4:25 pm - 9:05 pm
MAD
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GIG
32h 40m
1 stop
$719GOL
Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Apr 12
ITA Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 11:59 pm
GIG
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MAD
28h 24m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
11:35 am - 5:05 am
MAD
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GIG
22h 30m
1 stop
$721ITA Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Wed, Aug 26
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 6:05 pm
GIG
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MAD
35h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
2:10 am - 12:25 am
MAD
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GIG
27h 15m
2 stops
$722Avianca
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2
ITA Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 11:59 pm
GIG
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MAD
28h 24m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 5:05 am
MAD
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GIG
16h 00m
1 stop
$723ITA Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 8
ITA Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 10:45 am
GIG
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MAD
15h 20m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 5:05 am
MAD
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GIG
16h 00m
1 stop
$724ITA Airways
Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:10 pm - 8:20 pm
GIG
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MAD
20h 10m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:25 pm - 5:20 pm
MAD
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GIG
23h 55m
1 stop
$725TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:45 am
GIG
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MAD
15h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 8:05 pm
MAD
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GIG
19h 10m
2 stops
$730Multiple Airlines
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.

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 March, where tickets cost $708 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,001 and $994 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $714 on average.

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 10 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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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$423
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 $423 for a one-way ticket and $696 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, British Airways, SWISS, Lufthansa, and KLM.

  • 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?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid are LATAM Airlines and Iberia. With an average price for the route of $792 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 $951 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • 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 $950 or less one-way and $708 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 airlines flying 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 1918 reviews
6.7Food
7.5Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
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Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Jan 2026
ANF - SCL
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Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

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 pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

It was fine, older plane with limited entertainment, otherwise fine.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

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.

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