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$435+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$707
(Air France)

One-way from

$435
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$858

Good one-way deal

$742 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:20 amMAD - GIG
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:30 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/261:05 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops47h 15mDelta
Wed 12/39:30 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops54h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/30$774
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2611:00 amMAD - GIG
2 stops49h 20mDelta
Sun 12/79:30 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops37h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/30$806
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/211:35 amMAD - GIG
1 stop23h 05mITA Airways
Mon 12/83:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 10/30$815
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2011:50 amMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/46:00 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$825
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/235:55 amMAD - GIG
1 stop28h 05mLufthansa
Sat 12/63:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$838
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/196:00 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Mon 11/243:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 10/30$850
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Mon 12/13:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop21h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 10/29$851
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:00 amMAD - GIG
2 stops50h 20mDelta
Mon 1/199:30 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops35h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/28$863
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2611:05 amMAD - SDU
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/31:45 pmSDU - MAD
2 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$865
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/131:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/218:45 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$869
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/2011:50 amMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mIberia
Thu 11/278:05 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
Deal found 10/30$877

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

10:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/27

10:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$717

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/27

9:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 30m

$760

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

10:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/28

10:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$818

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 30m

$861

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

10:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop28h 05m

$916

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/31

9:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$945

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/12

6:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/5

3:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$967

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - SDU

MADSDU

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/14

11:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops52h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 12/6

5:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,042

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - SDU

MADSDU

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/10

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/29

8:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$1,107

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - SDU

MADSDU

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/12

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/31

8:15 am-5:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

$1,107

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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 Madrid to Rio de Janeiro in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice 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 Madrid-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Madrid-Rio de Janeiro 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 Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

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

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro (average of $581). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 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 as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and Iberia from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,872 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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
1,872 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,872 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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
1,872 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. 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?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. 1 airline have flights from Barajas to Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Rio de Janeiro per day.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Air Europa can get you from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 40m. The distance between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro is about 5062 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $777. Users have found that Iberia is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $471. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $569 while deals on Azul start at $572 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Before booking your flight to Rio de Janeiro from Madrid, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Cathay Pacific (83%), Qatar Airways (83%), LATAM Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro? While on average our users pay $746, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $742. The most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), is priced around $716.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro (average of $581). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$777Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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