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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £384

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£545

One-way from

£384

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£751

Good one-way deal

£558 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/2-24/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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 January 2025.

Wed 29/110:00MAD - GIG
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Mon 10/222:55GIG - MAD
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 22/1£542
Sun 9/211:50MAD - GIG
1 stop22h 50mITA Airways
Tue 18/215:40GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 21/1£567
Mon 27/112:00MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/218:10GIG - MAD
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£568
Mon 5/506:00MAD - GIG
1 stop18h 45mKLM
Mon 19/521:55GIG - MAD
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Deal found 21/1£570
Sun 15/613:05MAD - GIG
1 stop20h 50mLufthansa
Wed 25/616:15GIG - MAD
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£571
Sat 15/310:55MAD - GIG
1 stop17h 45mAvianca
Sat 29/301:30GIG - MAD
1 stop17h 00mAvianca
Deal found 21/1£580
Mon 7/414:25MAD - GIG
1 stop14h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 13/414:55GIG - MAD
2 stops16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1£630
Sat 15/312:00MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mIberia
Sat 22/320:15GIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
Deal found 21/1£632
Sat 15/310:20MAD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 30/306:30GIG - MAD
2 stops25h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/1£653
Fri 16/515:45MAD - GIG
2 stops22h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 26/511:30GIG - MAD
2 stops27h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£690
Thu 27/223:55MAD - GIG
1 stop19h 55mAir Europa
Thu 20/306:25GIG - MAD
1 stop18h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 21/1£691
Wed 29/110:05MAD - GIG
2 stops23h 55mSWISS
Wed 12/215:25GIG - MAD
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£713

Find flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

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MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/2

11:00-08:20

1 stop25h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/3

22:55-15:25

2 stops36h 30m

£545

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 9/2

11:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/2

15:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

£567

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/5

06:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 19/5

21:55-23:25

1 stop20h 30m

£570

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/6

13:05-04:55

1 stop20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 25/6

16:15-23:30

1 stop26h 15m

£571

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

10:55-00:40

1 stop17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/3

01:30-23:30

1 stop17h 00m

£580

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 7/4

23:45-09:35

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 13/4

14:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

£590

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/2

12:00-18:50

Nonstop10h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/2

18:10-13:30

1 stop15h 20m

£596

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

12:00-18:50

Nonstop10h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 22/3

20:15-10:25

Nonstop10h 10m

£632

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

10:20-20:05

1 stop13h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 30/3

06:30-12:40

2 stops25h 10m

£653

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 16/5

15:45-09:35

2 stops22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/5

11:30-19:45

2 stops27h 15m

£690

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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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 17 January 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 January 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 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, ITA Airways and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Related info for your journey

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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 3 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at £545. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ITA Airways and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £567 and £570, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 22% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £420. Users have also found prices from £424 and £534 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Iberia, 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 Cathay Pacific (60%), Qatar Airways (53%) and LATAM Airlines (53%).

  • 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 £546. On average you can expect to pay £558. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for £465.

  • 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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    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 £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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