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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £383

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 7 July 2026.

Mon 7/1210:00
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops28h 15m
Delta
Sun 10/122:55
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops34h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/7£681
Sun 30/809:50
MAD
-
GIG
1 stop29h 25m
Delta
Thu 19/1122:55
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops30h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/7£683
Sun 22/1110:00
MAD
-
GIG
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Wed 2/1221:05
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops54h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£684
Tue 10/1112:35
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops49h 15m
Delta
Wed 17/222:55
GIG
-
MAD
1 stop29h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£687
Mon 31/806:00
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1120:45
GIG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£689
Fri 13/1110:00
MAD
-
GIG
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Thu 3/1222:55
GIG
-
MAD
1 stop29h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£692
Tue 18/820:30
MAD
-
GIG
1 stop28h 15m
KLM
Tue 17/1120:45
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops18h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7£693
Sun 23/806:00
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops33h 15m
Delta
Sat 12/921:00
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/7£696
Mon 7/912:35
MAD
-
GIG
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberia
Thu 24/919:15
GIG
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 2/7£698
Sun 22/1110:00
MAD
-
GIG
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Sat 5/1222:55
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops40h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£698
Wed 2/918:25
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1009:40
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£701
Mon 5/1007:40
MAD
-
GIG
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1122:00
GIG
-
MAD
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£703

Find 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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£681

One-way from

£383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£934
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/12-10/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest return flight

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/8

14:35-10:15

2 stops48h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

22:55-15:20

2 stops36h 25m

£814

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 16/8

12:35-17:35

Nonstop10h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/12

18:00-09:35

1 stop35h 35m

£859

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/8

14:35-10:15

2 stops24h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

22:55-15:20

2 stops36h 25m

£859

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 30/11

23:55-14:20

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 23/12

18:00-16:55

1 stop18h 55m

£864

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/8

18:00-00:45

2 stops35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/12

23:05-20:20

1 stop17h 15m

£899

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/8

06:00-19:40

1 stop18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/9

22:20-23:25

2 stops20h 05m

£899

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/8

11:05-00:45

2 stops18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/8

20:00-00:20

1 stop23h 20m

£930

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/8

10:35-05:25

1 stop23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/12

20:30-10:15

Nonstop9h 45m

£962

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/8

06:00-16:40

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/9

18:55-19:35

2 stops19h 40m

£968
Fastest return journey

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/12

12:30-18:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 21/12

20:30-10:15

Nonstop9h 45m

£988

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

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 90 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £682). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,175). 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?

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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, British Airways, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 10h. Your travel time can differ by up to 38h 40m. Madrid and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5058 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (53%), LATAM Airlines (53%) and Cathay Pacific (53%).

  • 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £682). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,175). 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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