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November 15 - November 26

Cheapest

Best

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$912

$723

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November 15 - November 23

Cheapest

Best

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$897

$723

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November 13 - November 23

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$904

$753

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November 13 - November 26

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$918

$760

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November 15 - November 22

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$899

$762

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September 6 - September 19

Earliest

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$825

$769

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November 13 - November 19

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$898

$779

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November 11 - November 19

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$900

$786

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November 20 - November 22

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$925

$788

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November 11 - November 24

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

$921

$789

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Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, fares typically range from $952–$1600, with a median of $1211. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of $334. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $526, and February, where the median fare is $528. These months offer the most competitive prices for this long-haul journey.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct, as most itineraries connect at least once, with only 1.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect at least one layover when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 24h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8148 km. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: $807 - $1,721

Prices for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $807 and $1721. The current lowest deal is $723 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Nov 15 to Nov 26.

now $723

Low $807

High $1,721

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is April, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1524. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $334

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,524

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Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

LATAM Chile

$1,123

$1,077

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca

$904

$906

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca

$820

$857

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca

$817

$867

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca

$819

$870

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca

$815

$873

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

11 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 26

$912 → $723

21%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$1,112 → $934

16%

8 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 23

$897 → $723

19%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,113 → $941

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Madrid - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are above the typical level at $723.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 24h 0m.

Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro typically take 24h 0m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.9% of recent deals for Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Iberia Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently, 0.53 deals per day.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD) is a great option for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~15 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$723

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$723

Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)

Jacarepaguá Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~20 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1015

Santos Dumont (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~1 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$927

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

This airport is the primary international gateway for Brazil, offering the most extensive route network and flight frequency.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or 5-6 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$676

São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH)

This major domestic hub offers high-frequency connections to Brazilian cities and is centrally located in São Paulo.

📍 ~370 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$915

Tancredo Neves International (CNF)

This major hub for Minas Gerais provides significant domestic and some international connectivity, often less congested.

📍 ~340 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$910

Viracopos International (VCP)

This airport is a main hub for Azul Brazilian Airlines, offering unique regional connections and modern infrastructure.

📍 ~430 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by separate flight or car)

💸 Flights from ~$821

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$3,105

$2,468

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$2,211

$1,955

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$2,247

$1,951

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$2,201

$1,995

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$2,200

$1,995

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$2,198

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$2,202

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the best prices for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro have been found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $593. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1491. Similarly, booking 28-59 days out saw an average price of $1484, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be more favorable than those found further in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro was considered to be $952 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1211. Prices typically ranged up to $1600 for the upper quartile of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $952 mark.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $334. March and February also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $526 and $528 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1211, highlighting the significant savings available during these months. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider planning their trips in April.

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