What percentage of Madrid to Rio de Janeiro flights are direct?

Based on observations over a 90-day period, approximately 2.1% of flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are direct. The vast majority of travelers on this route will typically have connecting flights. For those flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should anticipate a journey that includes at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

The direct flight time from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is typically around 10 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8148 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 18 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if they anticipate a connecting flight.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

Historically, good prices on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on observations over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable pricing when planning their trip. It is advisable to monitor prices regularly to take advantage of these frequent opportunities.

Flights From Madrid

To Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Browse current best options from Madrid. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Madrid

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Rio de Janeiro

Prices updated 6 days ago

402 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 12, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

September 1 - September 28

Cheapest

Earliest

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

703 €

610 €

Round trip

September 3 - September 28

Cheapest

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

703 €

610 €

Round trip

September 17 - September 28

Cheapest

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

716 €

610 €

Round trip

September 10 - September 28

Cheapest

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

716 €

610 €

Round trip

September 3 - September 10

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

790 €

612 €

Round trip

January 17 - January 31

Best

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

829 €

629 €

Round trip

January 17 - January 28

Best

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

825 €

629 €

Round trip

January 17 - January 29

Best

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

826 €

635 €

Round trip

September 6 - September 21

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

713 €

641 €

Round trip

September 9 - September 21

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

715 €

641 €

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Rio de Janeiro and get alerts when great deals appear

Madrid to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, recent fares typically range from $930–$1661, with a median price of $1194. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $334. Following closely are March and February, with median fares of $526 and $528 respectively. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro connect at least once, with only 2.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least two stops on your journey.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 24h 0m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

The distance between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro is 8148 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer journey times and the typical need for connecting flights.

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

Regular price: €695 - €1,319

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

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is between 695 EUR and 1319 EUR. The current lowest deal is 613 EUR, available on Kayak for travel from Sep 3-Sep 10.

now 613 €

Low 695 €

High 1,319 €

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 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

LATAM Chile

926 €

815 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

836 €

674 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

959 €

675 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

879 €

769 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

KLM

702 €

644 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Air France

703 €

662 €

One-way

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

11 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 26

796 € → 631 €

21%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

971 € → 815 €

16%

8 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 23

783 € → 631 €

19%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

971 € → 821 €

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Madrid - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are below the typical level at $930.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $334

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, at $334.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 24h 0m with stopovers

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with few direct options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro are frequent, appearing often.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MAD

Elite

Jul 08

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$3,249

$2,448

Save $801

From MAD

Elite

Aug 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,342

$1,757

Save $585

From MAD

Elite

Aug 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

90% AI deal score

$2,319

$1,757

Save $562

From MAD

Elite

Jul 03

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$2,164

$1,733

Save $431

From MAD

Elite

Oct 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 22

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,771

$2,838

Save $933

From MAD

Elite

Oct 22

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,765

$2,838

Save $927

From MAD

Elite

Oct 23

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,786

$2,838

Save $948

From MAD

Elite

Oct 23

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,771

$2,838

Save $933

From MAD

Elite

Oct 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,803

$2,838

Save $965

From MAD

Elite

Oct 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,804

$2,838

Save $966

From MAD

Elite

Oct 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,793

$2,838

Save $955

From MAD

Elite

Oct 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

86% AI deal score

$3,790

$2,838

Save $952

From MAD

Elite

Jul 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,105

$2,468

Save $637

From MAD

Elite

Jul 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,468

Save $639

From MAD

Elite

Jul 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,490

Save $617

From MAD

Elite

Jul 05

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,140

$2,494

Save $646

From MAD

Elite

Aug 31

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$2,203

$1,810

Save $393

From MAD

Elite

Oct 07

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$2,261

$1,858

Save $403

From MAD

Elite

Oct 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$2,261

$1,888

Save $373

From MAD

Elite

Nov 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83% AI deal score

$1,955

$1,736

Save $219

From MAD

Elite

Aug 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83% AI deal score

$2,206

$1,826

Save $380

From MAD

Elite

Aug 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83% AI deal score

$2,196

$1,829

Save $367

From MAD

Elite

Aug 23

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83% AI deal score

$2,194

$1,829

Save $365

From MAD

Elite

Aug 19

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

83% AI deal score

$2,197

$1,829

Save $368

From MAD

Elite

Sep 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

82% AI deal score

$2,211

$1,955

Save $256

From MAD

Elite

Aug 23

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,247

$1,951

Save $296

From MAD

Elite

Sep 09

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,201

$1,995

Save $206

From MAD

Elite

Sep 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,200

$1,995

Save $205

From MAD

Elite

Sep 02

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,198

$1,995

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Sep 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,202

$1,995

Save $207

From MAD

Elite

Sep 03

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,198

$1,995

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Sep 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

81% AI deal score

$2,201

$1,995

Save $206

From MAD

Elite

Jun 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,979

$2,467

Save $512

From MAD

Elite

Jun 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,980

$2,490

Save $490

From MAD

Elite

Jun 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,975

$2,490

Save $485

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,500

Save $607

From MAD

Elite

Sep 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,199

$1,995

Save $204

From MAD

Elite

Sep 04

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,198

$1,995

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Sep 01

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,197

$1,995

Save $202

From MAD

Elite

Sep 08

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,201

$1,995

Save $206

From MAD

Elite

Sep 12

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,202

$1,995

Save $207

From MAD

Elite

Aug 30

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

80% AI deal score

$2,195

$1,995

Save $200

From MAD

Elite

Jun 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$2,984

$2,532

Save $452

From MAD

Elite

Jun 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$2,978

$2,532

Save $446

From MAD

Elite

Jun 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$2,973

$2,532

Save $441

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Jul 14

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,644

Save $462

From MAD

Elite

Oct 29

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,810

$3,155

Save $655

From MAD

Elite

Aug 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,667

$3,385

Save $282

From MAD

Elite

Aug 29

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$3,694

$3,479

Save $215

From MAD

Elite

Aug 20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

79% AI deal score

$2,180

$1,964

Save $216

From MAD

Elite

Oct 24

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$3,797

$3,297

Save $500

From MAD

Elite

Oct 24

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$3,804

$3,302

Save $502

From MAD

Elite

Aug 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

78% AI deal score

$3,667

$3,479

Save $188

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 22

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 23

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,765

$3,297

Save $468

From MAD

Elite

Oct 24

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,776

$3,297

Save $479

From MAD

Elite

Oct 25

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,776

$3,297

Save $479

From MAD

Elite

Oct 26

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,769

$3,297

Save $472

From MAD

Elite

Oct 09

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

77% AI deal score

$3,776

$3,715

Save $61

From MAD

Elite

Jul 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,105

$2,903

Save $202

From MAD

Elite

Jul 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,105

$2,903

Save $202

From MAD

Elite

Jul 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,105

$2,903

Save $202

From MAD

Elite

Jul 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,134

$2,903

Save $231

From MAD

Elite

Jul 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,143

$2,903

Save $240

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$3,106

$2,903

Save $203

From MAD

Elite

Jul 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$2,129

$1,998

Save $131

From MAD

Elite

Dec 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

76% AI deal score

$2,699

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

75% AI deal score

$3,136

$3,021

Save $115

From MAD

Elite

Aug 27

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

75% AI deal score

$2,198

From MAD

Elite

Jul 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

75% AI deal score

$2,283

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,107

$3,021

Save $86

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,107

$3,021

Save $86

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,107

$3,021

Save $86

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,107

$3,021

Save $86

From MAD

Elite

Jul 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,107

$3,083

Save $24

From MAD

Elite

Jul 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

74% AI deal score

$3,134

$3,093

Save $41

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $593. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $1491, while booking 28-59 days out shows an average of $1484. Prices tend to be higher when booking too far in advance or at the last minute, based on observations over a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro is considered to be $930 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $1194. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1661 or less over the 90-day period. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $930 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $334. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $526. February has shown a median price of $528, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route is $1194, indicating significant savings are possible by flying in the cheaper months.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Madrid

Flights from Madrid to Aberdeen Flights from Madrid to Albuquerque Flights from Madrid to Alicante Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam Flights from Madrid to Ancona Flights from Madrid to Arequipa Flights from Madrid to Athens Flights from Madrid to Austin Flights from Madrid to Baltra Island Flights from Madrid to Bangkok Flights from Madrid to Barcelona Flights from Madrid to Basel