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$305+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or March, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:20 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop17h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/29:10 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop26h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/26$667
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/28:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$690
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/204:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop20h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/77:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/27$697
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:05 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/257:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop13h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/28$698
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$702
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mGOL
Tue 11/254:25 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop32h 40mGOL
Deal found 10/26$715
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:00 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:50 amMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$724
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/233:40 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$740
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mGOL
Tue 12/24:25 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop32h 40mGOL
Deal found 10/27$749
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:30 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop17h 40mAzul
Sun 12/71:35 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop14h 55mAzul
Deal found 10/28$756
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$762

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to Madrid (MAD). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$661
(Avianca)

One-way from

$305
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$758

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/8

1:45 am-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

6:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$700

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

7:30 am-11:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/26

6:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$703

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

7:30 am-11:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

6:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$721

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

7:30 am-11:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/22

6:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$771

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

10:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$851

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop12h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/2

4:20 pm-5:30 am

1 stop18h 10m

$874

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop12h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/5

6:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$889

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

10:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 4/4

10:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$890

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

1:45 am-10:40 am

2 stops28h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/15

6:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$894

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

12:05 am-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/21

9:10 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$905

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $322). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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 GIG to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Iberia from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,035 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,001 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Madrid from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying to Barajas, which is the city’s only airport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Madrid. There are 2 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Barajas per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

    Avianca and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in just under 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h. The distance from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid is about 5058 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $96. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $579 and $688, respectively. LATAM Airlines is 88% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid on time: Cathay Pacific (91%), LATAM Airlines (90%), Finnair (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $644 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $491 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $667.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $322). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$96Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$579Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$688Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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