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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £311

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£535

One-way from

£311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£554
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Sun 19/1001:30MAD - GIG
1 stop27h 55mAvianca
Thu 30/1001:45GIG - MAD
1 stop22h 50mAvianca
Deal found 15/10£517
Wed 15/1005:55MAD - GIG
1 stop15h 20mITA Airways
Thu 4/1215:35GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 13/10£536
Thu 27/1113:35MAD - GIG
1 stop15h 05mAzul
Thu 4/1211:25GIG - MAD
2 stops17h 05mAzul
Deal found 13/10£548
Wed 15/1005:55MAD - GIG
1 stop17h 20mITA Airways
Wed 22/1014:25GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 14/10£551
Thu 27/1118:00MAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Thu 4/1215:35GIG - MAD
1 stop21h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 13/10£588
Wed 15/1005:55MAD - GIG
1 stop15h 20mITA Airways
Fri 5/1215:35GIG - MAD
1 stop21h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 13/10£595
Thu 27/1106:00MAD - GIG
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1215:55GIG - MAD
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£600
Thu 13/1111:50MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1118:00GIG - MAD
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£616
Tue 25/1107:40MAD - GIG
1 stop13h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 30/1122:05GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 14/10£634
Wed 15/1005:55MAD - GIG
1 stop15h 20mITA Airways
Sat 6/1215:35GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 13/10£637
Sun 16/1105:50MAD - GIG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1109:40GIG - MAD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£641

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MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/1

07:30-08:00

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/2

22:55-08:00

1 stop29h 05m

£551

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 15/1

07:30-08:00

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-08:00

2 stops30h 30m

£556

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/1

06:00-08:00

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 31/1

21:30-08:00

2 stops30h 30m

£570

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

10:00-08:00

1 stop26h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/3

22:55-10:15

2 stops31h 20m

£572

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

12:35-08:00

2 stops47h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

22:55-10:15

2 stops31h 20m

£594

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/11

11:50-18:40

Nonstop10h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/11

18:00-14:15

1 stop16h 15m

£616

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

10:00-08:00

1 stop26h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-09:15

1 stop31h 45m

£622

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

10:00-08:00

1 stop26h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-09:15

1 stop31h 45m

£622

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

07:40-20:20

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/3

22:05-20:20

1 stop18h 15m

£633

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 14/1

06:00-08:00

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/2

22:55-08:00

1 stop29h 05m

£640

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £437). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Madrid, you will be flying from Barajas, which is the city’s only airport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Madrid. There are 4 flights from Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Delta can get you from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 28h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Madrid and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5058 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £337. Users have also found prices from £379 and £394 on Avianca and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Finnair (81%), Iberia (81%) and EL AL (81%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £437). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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