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$413+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in November or October, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$643
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$413
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$957
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This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/243:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop21h 30mITA Airways
lun. 1/276:00 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 12/17$840
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/258:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop18h 50mGOL
sáb. 1/186:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 20mGOL
Deal found 12/17$844
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
lun. 12/238:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mKLM
mar. 12/318:35 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/17$845
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/248:15 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mLATAM Airlines
mié. 1/2210:40 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$903
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/258:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/46:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$904
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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. 12/233:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
mar. 12/317:35 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops18h 00mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$983
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/278:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop34h 50mAir France
mié. 1/156:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/18$1,038
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/183:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops22h 15mLufthansa
mié. 1/221:45 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,109
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/198:15 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
mié. 1/811:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 05mIberia
Deal found 12/18$1,169
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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. 12/2712:55 amGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
mar. 1/216:00 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/18$1,308
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/231:45 amGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
lun. 1/278:30 amMAD - GIG
1 stop20h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$1,374
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/199:20 pmGIG - MAD
3 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
mar. 1/77:20 pmMAD - GIG
3 stops27h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$2,585

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

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/13

3:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 3/15

11:50 am-6:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$643

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 5/18

8:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 6/3

6:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$688

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 2/4

8:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 2/13

6:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$695

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 3/25

8:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 4/5

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

$708

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 2/17

6:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 3/19

7:35 pm-9:35 am

2 stops18h 00m

$754

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 2/1

8:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/11

10:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 55m

$769

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 6/4

4:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 6/17

1:05 pm-4:55 am

1 stop20h 50m

$800

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/6

3:25 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops47h 20m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 2/19

10:05 am-6:00 am

2 stops23h 55m

$810

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 4/20

1:30 am-11:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 5/11

5:50 pm-6:15 am

1 stop17h 25m

$822

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 5/9

3:45 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 5/23

8:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$859

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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*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13, 2024.

Booking 38 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 $1,134). 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 18, 2024.

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 11% 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Iberia and Avianca 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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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 3 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Barajas per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Flying on ITA Airways is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $643. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $695 and $769, respectively. ITA Airways is 24% 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 $413. Users have also found prices from $414 and $459 on ITA Airways and LATAM Airlines, 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: Cathay Pacific (100%), LATAM Airlines (81%), Iberia (71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $726 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $600 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $696.

  • 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 $1,134). 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 4 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid

Discover the top 4 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$595Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$647Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$664Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$756Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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