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$413+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to Madrid (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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mar. 11/26
mar. 12/3
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 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$655
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One-way from

$413
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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
jue. 11/218:15 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/286:10 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$758
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 11/266:15 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops17h 50mKLM
mié. 1/158:35 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/20$765
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 12/103:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop21h 30mITA Airways
mar. 12/3111:50 amMAD - GIG
1 stop22h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 11/20$769
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
lun. 12/28:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop22h 35mGOL
lun. 12/96:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop18h 50mGOL
Deal found 11/19$776
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/57:45 pmGIG - MAD
3 stops32h 20mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/317:20 pmMAD - GIG
3 stops31h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$836
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 12/91:45 amGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
mar. 12/318:30 amMAD - GIG
1 stop20h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$910
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/248:50 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops32h 20mAir France
dom. 12/84:20 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop32h 30mAir France
Deal found 11/21$943
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 12/43:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops18h 45mLufthansa
mar. 12/3112:05 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$953
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 11/273:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
sáb. 12/77:35 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops38h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$966
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 12/108:15 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mLATAM Airlines
mar. 12/3112:00 pmMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,024
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 11/2612:05 amGIG - MAD
2 stops16h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
mié. 12/47:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/19$1,079
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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. 12/186:10 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
mié. 1/87:05 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,197

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 5/10

8:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 5/23

10:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$655

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 2/1

7:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/11

10:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 55m

$702

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 2/3

8:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 2/14

6:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$736

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 5/10

7:15 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 5/21

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

$756

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. 3/12

7:25 am-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$761

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 12/10

3:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 12/31

11:50 am-6:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$769

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/20

3:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 3/12

7:25 am-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$802

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 1/30

6:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 4/30

8:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$823

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 12/5

7:45 pm-8:05 am

3 stops32h 20m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 12/31

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$836

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 1/31

1:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/11

10:55 am-12:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

$842

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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 November.
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 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.

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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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 86 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $512). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). 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 noviembre 21, 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 at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 noviembre 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and GOL 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
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,939 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $655. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and GOL, with the lowest prices starting at $702 and $736, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 23% 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 $465 and $494 on LATAM Airlines 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: Qatar Airways (70%), LATAM Airlines (70%), Finnair (70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $739 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $585 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $663.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid (average of $512). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$595Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$647Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$664Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$756Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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