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$399+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
ene. 9 — ene. 161
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid
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This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/1011:20 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop14h 20mGOL
mar. 12/234:50 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop29h 50mGOL
Deal found 12/9$805
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
lun. 12/83:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop21h 35mITA Airways
lun. 12/1511:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop23h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 12/7$844
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mié. 12/1711:20 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 50mGOL
mié. 12/246:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop19h 05mGOL
Deal found 12/8$907
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
dom. 12/143:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mITA Airways
mar. 1/276:00 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9$950
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
sáb. 12/133:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mITA Airways
mar. 1/2711:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop23h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 12/9$965
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/148:45 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 55mGOL
sáb. 1/101:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop33h 35mGOL
Deal found 12/10$971
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mar. 12/238:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mKLM
lun. 4/137:05 amMAD - GIG
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/8$981
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
dom. 12/143:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mITA Airways
dom. 1/1111:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop23h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 12/8$1,007
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
vie. 12/1911:20 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop14h 20mGOL
mié. 12/316:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mGOL
Deal found 12/9$1,020

Find 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 diciembre 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$399
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$982

Good round-trip deal

$967 or less

Good one-way deal

$646 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-Madrid Barajas flights.
From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas.

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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

jue. 6/4

8:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 6/9

7:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$718

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 3/1

10:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/10

11:35 am-6:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

$724

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 3/11

10:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/17

9:10 pm-6:30 am

1 stop13h 20m

$727

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/14

7:15 pm-9:55 am

Nonstop9h 40m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 5/24

12:15 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

$759

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 4/2

8:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 4/8

10:25 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops49h 45m

$806

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 2/1

3:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/16

6:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$890

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 2/2

11:25 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 20m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 2/17

11:35 am-6:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

$896

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 3/1

3:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 3/14

6:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$913

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 2/13

11:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 3/2

7:40 am-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$915

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 2/1

10:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/16

6:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$957

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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 December.
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

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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 December 5, 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 $167). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of $715). 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 diciembre 10, 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 23% 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 diciembre 10, 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.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

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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?

    Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and ITA Airways can get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in just under 9h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. 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: LATAM Airlines (66%), Cathay Pacific (66%), Finnair (66%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $933 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $570 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $706.

  • 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 $167). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of $715). 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 diciembre 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$96Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$579Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$688Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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