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$449+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — MAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$693
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$449
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$728

Good round-trip deal

$828 or less

Good one-way deal

$625 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 February 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 11/610:10 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 11/1010:20 amMAD - GIG
1 stop24h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/20$690
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 11/198:40 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop14h 45mGOL
Tue 12/96:00 amMAD - GIG
1 stop16h 20mGOL
Deal found 2/19$708
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/82:25 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop21h 45mITA Airways
Tue 4/295:50 amMAD - GIG
1 stop28h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$717
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/242:55 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$744
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:30 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/811:45 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop13h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$749
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:05 pmGIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 20mIberia
Thu 10/2312:05 pmMAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 35mIberia
Deal found 2/19$755
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/191:45 amGIG - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Wed 4/29:40 amMAD - GIG
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$793
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 12/13:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
Wed 12/3110:05 amMAD - GIG
2 stops23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$803
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/218:50 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop33h 25mKLM
Thu 3/204:50 pmMAD - GIG
1 stop29h 50mKLM
Deal found 2/20$843
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/63:25 pmGIG - MAD
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Fri 3/288:25 amMAD - GIG
1 stop25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$845
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/279:15 pmGIG - MAD
3 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/77:35 pmMAD - GIG
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$883
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 9/104:35 pmGIG - MAD
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 10/73:45 pmMAD - GIG
2 stops22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$923

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 February 20, 2025.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Madrid

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Depart

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Price

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/4

3:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/14

11:05 am-5:25 am

1 stop23h 20m

$693

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/8

2:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/29

5:50 am-4:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

$717

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/19

6:25 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/24

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$744

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/29

6:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

11:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop13h 15m

$749

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/17

8:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$753

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/19

1:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/2

9:40 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 45m

$793

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

3:20 pm-9:15 am

2 stops37h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 4/5

7:35 pm-4:55 am

2 stops38h 20m

$806

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/6

3:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/28

8:25 am-6:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

$845

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/8

8:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/27

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

$864

Rio de JaneiroMadrid

GIG - MAD

GIGMAD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/27

9:15 pm-8:05 am

3 stops30h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$883

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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

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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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 February 14, 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 $1,124). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, LATAM Airlines and SWISS 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,795 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,066 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

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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 4 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 $693. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ITA Airways and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $717 and $749, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 18% 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 LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $449. Users have also found prices from $508 and $539 on Avianca 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 (66%), LATAM Airlines (66%), Finnair (66%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $781 for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $576 while the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $713.

  • 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 $1,124). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$579Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$595Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IberiaCheapest$664Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$774Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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