Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £362
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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 65 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 12 August 2026.
Sun 23/806:00 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sun 25/1023:40 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 10/8£637
Sat 22/818:05 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 30/1015:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 10/8£639
Sat 24/1010:05 -
2 stops29h 10m
Tue 8/1221:05 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 12/8£640
Mon 2/1110:00 -
2 stops52h 15m
Thu 18/222:55 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 12/8£640
Thu 26/1107:30 -
2 stops30h 45m
Fri 4/1221:05 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 9/8£645
Mon 2/1110:00 -
2 stops52h 15m
Sun 22/1121:05 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 11/8£650
Tue 3/1110:00 -
2 stops28h 15m
Tue 16/222:55 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 12/8£651
Thu 5/1111:55 -
1 stop26h 20m
Tue 16/222:55 -
2 stops37h 10m
Deal found 12/8£653
Mon 28/906:00 -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 8/1121:05 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 9/8£654
Sat 14/1110:00 -
2 stops28h 15m
Thu 3/1222:55 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 10/8£656
Sat 3/1014:35 -
2 stops48h 40m
Fri 6/1121:05 -
2 stops38h 15m
Deal found 9/8£657
Best flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
Wed 2/1210:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Mon 28/1222:55 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 7/8£687
Tue 19/111:55 -
2 stops27h 15m
Sat 13/223:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 12/8£782
Thu 28/106:15 -
2 stops32h 55m
Sat 13/223:00 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 11/8£803
Sun 24/121:10 -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 17/322:55 -
2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 8/8£815
Sun 24/112:30 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 9/218:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 7/8£864
Sat 12/922:25 -
1 stop21h 40m
Mon 28/920:30 -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 8/8£866
Thu 28/111:55 -
2 stops27h 15m
Sun 14/220:10 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 12/8£871
Wed 27/117:55 -
2 stops45h 15m
Mon 15/223:00 -
2 stops55h 25m
Deal found 11/8£871
Thu 28/106:15 -
2 stops32h 55m
Fri 12/208:30 -
2 stops48h 45m
Deal found 9/8£872
Wed 27/117:55 -
2 stops45h 15m
Thu 11/223:00 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 10/8£872
Sun 24/111:55 -
2 stops23h 45m
Wed 17/315:00 -
2 stops45h 55m
Deal found 8/8£880
Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore direct flight options from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
Mon 8/212:30 -
Nonstop10h 20m
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Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 12/8£694
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Thu 24/919:15 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 10/8£762
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Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 10/8£792
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Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 10/8£817
Mon 16/1112:30 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Mon 23/1120:30 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 11/8£818
Mon 26/1012:30 -
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Thu 26/1120:30 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 11/8£819
Sun 6/912:35 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Thu 24/1220:30 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 8/8£847
Thu 1/1012:35 -
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Thu 15/1019:15 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 12/8£886
Thu 1/1012:35 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Fri 6/1120:30 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 12/8£886
Last-minute flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Data last updated 12 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 22/818:05 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 30/1015:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 10/8£639
Sun 23/806:00 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sun 25/1023:40 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 10/8£637
Sun 23/806:00 -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 25/1021:05 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 10/8£686
Fri 4/906:00 -
2 stops18h 40m
Sat 24/1022:05 -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 10/8£685
Sun 6/906:00 -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 22/921:00 -
2 stops52h 20m
Deal found 10/8£705
Wed 9/914:45 -
1 stop22h 15m
Wed 16/905:00 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 11/8£737
Fri 11/912:45 -
2 stops26h 30m
Thu 24/921:00 -
2 stops52h 20m
Deal found 9/8£672
Fri 18/906:30 -
2 stops18h 15m
Sun 27/907:55 -
3 stops32h 25m
Deal found 10/8£664
Sun 27/914:35 -
2 stops48h 40m
Wed 4/1121:05 -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 9/8£693
Mon 28/906:00 -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 8/1121:05 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 9/8£654
One-way flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
Tue 8/920:50 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 11/8£362
Wed 9/906:20 -
2 stops18h 40m
Deal found 11/8£364
Thu 10/913:50 -
1 stop36h 55m
Deal found 11/8£381
Tue 8/911:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 11/8£384
Mon 25/110:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 8/8£384
Mon 7/921:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 11/8£386
Mon 24/810:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 12/8£389
Wed 9/910:55 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 11/8£391
Fri 11/910:55 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 11/8£392
Wed 2/902:10 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 9/8£395
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 12 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Wed 2/12
10:00-09:50
1 stop27h 50m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 28/12
22:55-09:55
2 stops31h 00m
£687
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Tue 19/1
11:55-11:10
2 stops27h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sat 13/2
23:00-10:25
2 stops31h 25m
£782
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Thu 28/1
06:15-11:10
2 stops32h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sat 13/2
23:00-13:15
2 stops34h 15m
£803
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Sun 24/1
21:10-06:30
1 stop13h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 17/3
22:55-20:20
2 stops17h 25m
£815
Fastest return journey
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Sun 24/1
12:30-18:50
Nonstop10h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 9/2
18:00-16:55
1 stop18h 55m
£864
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Sat 12/9
22:25-15:05
1 stop21h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 28/9
20:30-21:30
2 stops20h 00m
£866
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Thu 28/1
11:55-11:10
2 stops27h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sun 14/2
20:10-10:25
2 stops34h 15m
£871
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Wed 27/1
17:55-11:10
2 stops45h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 15/2
23:00-10:25
2 stops55h 25m
£871
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Thu 28/1
06:15-11:10
2 stops32h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 12/2
08:30-13:15
2 stops48h 45m
£872
MadridRio de Janeiro
MAD Madrid Barajas - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
MADGIG
Madrid Barajas
Wed 27/1
17:55-11:10
2 stops45h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 11/2
23:00-13:15
2 stops34h 15m
£872
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £677). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,161). 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 12 August 2026.
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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between £648 and £1,059 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £637 on Multiple Airlines (23 Aug–25 Oct).
How often are flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro delayed?
About 37% of weekly flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.
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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, Turkish Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 13h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 35m. 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 (39%), LATAM Airlines (39%) and Cathay Pacific (39%).
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
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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 £677). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,161). 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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