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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
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 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

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.

Round-trip from

£637

One-way from

£362

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£857
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  • Air France
  • 23/8-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
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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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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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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, 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).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    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, 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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