Cheap flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $849
Iberia Nonstop 11 hr Thu, May 21 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is currently $849
Cheapest one-way flight $522
Avianca 1 stop 18 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is currently $522
Cheapest nonstop flights $987
Iberia Nonstop 11 hr Sun, May 24 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is currently $987
Last-minute weekend getaway $950
American, Iberia 1 stop 26 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is currently $950
Cheapest business class flights $2,499
KLM 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sat, Jul 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is currently $2,499
Fastest flight 10 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro takes 10 hr
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $790–1,100
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,050–1,400

Popular airlines from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

  • Iberia
    Nonstop
    from $988
    Typical price: $1,150–1,800
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - GIG Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • LATAM
    from $849
    Typical price: $870–1,400
    100 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - GIG, SDU Every day
  • Tap Air Portugal
    from $908
    Typical price: $1,000–1,750
    47 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - GIG Every day
  • Azul
    Typical price: $1,250–2,400
    22 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - GIG, SDU Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
  • Avianca
    from $1,544
    Typical price: $1,400–2,700
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - GIG Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,354
    Typical price: $1,450–3,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - GIG Every day

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid Spain 33 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    València Spain 3 hr 34 min 182 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

  • RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
  • Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
  • Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)
    Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $790 to $1,100.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $849. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $522.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $988, flying from May 14 to May 28.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $849, flying from May 21 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Tap Air Portugal flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $908, flying from May 24 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $1,544, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $1,354, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro starts at $849 from Thu, May 21 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $522 and departs on Wed, May 6.
10 hr is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

In terms of flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 100 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are:
  • Tap Air Portugal offers 47 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
  • Azul offers 22 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
  • Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
  • British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $849. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $522.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $988, flying from May 14 to May 28.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $849, flying from May 21 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Tap Air Portugal flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $908, flying from May 24 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $1,544, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is $1,354, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
Iberia flies direct from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.
  • There are 4 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro at price $950 is offered by American, Iberia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Iberia flies direct from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.
  • There are 4 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are only available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro start at $987 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, Jun 7 with Iberia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro start at $2,499 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sat, Jul 11 with KLM.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro start at $849 from Thu, May 21 to Sat, Jun 6.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro starts at $950 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with American, Iberia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro at price $950 is offered by American, Iberia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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