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$421+ 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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
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 Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$744
(British Airways)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$788

Good round-trip deal

$1,066 or less

Good one-way deal

$661 or less
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/196:10 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/2612:00 pmMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$744
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 9/268:40 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops19h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
mar. 10/77:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop12h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/29$745
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/73:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 05mITA Airways
mié. 11/125:50 amMAD - GIG
1 stop28h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$751
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/188:05 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
mar. 11/2511:50 amMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mIberia
Deal found 4/29$756
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/171:45 amGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
mar. 11/258:30 amMAD - GIG
1 stop20h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$758
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 8/51:20 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop13h 00mAzul
jue. 8/281:30 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops16h 05mAzul
Deal found 4/29$772
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/183:45 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops19h 40mGOL
mar. 11/256:00 amMAD - GIG
2 stops21h 40mGOL
Deal found 4/29$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 11/217:55 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop13h 40mLATAM Airlines
dom. 12/1411:50 amMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$790
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/264:15 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops36h 05mSWISS
sáb. 6/77:35 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$849
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/77:55 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops37h 30mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/1510:35 amMAD - GIG
2 stops40h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$856
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/225:00 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops34h 20mAir Canada
lun. 9/2912:30 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$917
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 7/251:50 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops25h 00mLufthansa
mar. 8/196:00 amMAD - GIG
2 stops31h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$926

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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 abril 29, 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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Price

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/14

4:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 10/28

11:50 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$744

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 9/26

8:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 10/7

7:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$745

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/7

7:10 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 10/28

11:50 am-6:40 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$757

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 8/5

1:20 pm-7:20 am

1 stop13h 00m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 8/28

1:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops16h 05m

$772

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 10/17

1:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 11/1

8:30 am-12:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

$773

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 6/10

10:05 pm-11:20 am

1 stop32h 15m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 9/23

6:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$794

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 8/5

7:10 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 8/28

11:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$821

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/26

4:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops36h 05m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 6/7

7:35 pm-4:55 am

2 stops38h 20m

$849

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/29

8:55 pm-9:05 am

3 stops31h 10m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 6/5

7:35 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$877

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 5/25

2:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop15h 20m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 6/11

5:55 am-4:55 am

1 stop28h 00m

$900

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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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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 April 25, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 abril 29, 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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Azul, Emirates and KLM from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid. 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 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 is 1 flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Barajas per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Flying on TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $745. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and Azul, with the lowest prices starting at $757 and $772, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $434. Users have also found prices from $454 and $514 on Azul and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • 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: LATAM Airlines (63%), Qatar Airways (58%), Finnair (58%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,037 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $504 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $665.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$579Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$674Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$783Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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