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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £302

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£621

One-way from

£302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£557

Good one-way deal

£345 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/6-13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
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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 22 March 2025.

Tue 18/1113:45MAD - GIG
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Sat 29/1115:25GIG - MAD
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 21/3£578
Wed 26/309:00MAD - GIG
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Sat 12/421:00GIG - MAD
2 stops53h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/3£588
Tue 3/608:35MAD - GIG
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/615:20GIG - MAD
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£621
Tue 18/1110:05MAD - GIG
2 stops23h 55mSWISS
Sat 29/1115:25GIG - MAD
2 stops23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 21/3£623
Tue 28/1012:00MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mIberia
Mon 10/1120:15GIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
Deal found 21/3£633
Wed 7/513:05MAD - GIG
1 stop35h 40mKLM
Fri 23/521:55GIG - MAD
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 21/3£649
Fri 16/517:10MAD - GIG
2 stops20h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 27/511:30GIG - MAD
2 stops27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/3£658
Mon 24/1110:20MAD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/1222:10GIG - MAD
1 stop18h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/3£660
Thu 8/514:30MAD - GIG
1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 21/512:30GIG - MAD
2 stops16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/3£663
Thu 8/512:00MAD - GIG
2 stops27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/520:55GIG - MAD
2 stops32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3£687
Thu 16/1011:15MAD - GIG
2 stops50h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1020:55GIG - MAD
2 stops55h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/3£698
Tue 20/519:35MAD - GIG
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/520:05GIG - MAD
3 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/3£709

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Madrid

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/6

08:35-04:55

1 stop25h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/6

15:20-18:45

2 stops22h 25m

£621

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 13/6

12:05-17:50

Nonstop10h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 29/7

19:10-10:30

Nonstop10h 20m

£636

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/5

23:55-09:25

1 stop14h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 31/5

19:15-05:00

1 stop28h 45m

£649

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/5

13:05-19:45

1 stop35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 23/5

21:55-09:35

1 stop30h 40m

£649

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 16/5

17:10-09:05

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/5

11:30-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

£658

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

14:30-23:30

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/5

12:30-10:10

2 stops16h 40m

£663

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

12:00-10:15

2 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/5

20:55-10:25

2 stops32h 30m

£687

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/5

19:35-19:05

3 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/5

20:05-09:05

3 stops32h 00m

£709

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 17/5

20:15-19:45

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 30/5

22:05-23:10

1 stop20h 05m

£710

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 16/9

09:40-00:25

1 stop19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 24/9

01:30-23:30

1 stop17h 00m

£722

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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 14 March 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 57 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Azul, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,750 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very Good
770 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at £636. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Europa and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £649 and £649, respectively. Users have found that Iberia is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 ITA Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £382. Users have also found prices from £389 and £438 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Azul, 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 Qatar Airways (66%), LATAM Airlines (66%) and Finnair (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is £292. On average you can expect to pay £345. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for £646.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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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