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

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro have accounted for 2.1% of all available options. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys will include 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 10 hours. This route covers an approximate distance of 8148 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 18 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering options with layovers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro have been observed with frequent regularity. This indicates that travelers have a consistent opportunity to find competitive fares for this route. The availability of good prices has been a recurring trend across the trailing 30 days. This route is considered to offer frequent opportunities for economical travel.

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Madrid to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

A typical journey from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro takes 24h 0m, including connections. This is a significant travel time, reflecting the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, April stands out with a median fare of $334. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $526, and February presents a median of $528. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

Most itineraries between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro are connecting flights. Only 2.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, meaning you should expect to make at least 2 connections on most journeys. This route covers a distance of 8148 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul international journey.

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

Regular price: €604 - €1,183

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

The regular price range for this route is EUR604 to EUR1183. The current lowest deal is EUR668 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 11.

now 668 €

Low 604 €

High 1,183 €

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, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Alitalia

896 €

857 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

LATAM Chile

834 €

751 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

711 €

713 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

704 €

713 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

687 €

668 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

683 €

668 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

861 € → 777 €

10%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

861 € → 777 €

10%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

883 € → 809 €

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

890 € → 829 €

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 to $1661.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($334), March ($526), and February ($528).

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 24h 0m

Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro typically have a median duration of 24h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 2.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers that historically 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 within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient departure airport for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Consider this airport as it is a primary international gateway for Brazil with high connectivity, despite the distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~€635

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Oct 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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$3,572

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Business Class

From MAD

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Oct 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$3,575

$2,770

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Business Class

From MAD

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Jan 31

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$1,857

$1,579

Save $278

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAD

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Oct 29

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$3,587

$2,560

Save $1,027

From MAD

Elite

Dec 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$3,505

$2,557

Save $948

From MAD

Elite

Dec 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$3,451

$2,572

Save $879

From MAD

Elite

Nov 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,068

$2,549

Save $519

From MAD

Elite

Nov 05

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,019

$2,554

Save $465

From MAD

Elite

Nov 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,047

$2,554

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From MAD

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Oct 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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$3,498

$2,705

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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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 prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $593. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significantly higher average price of $1491. Similarly, prices tend to be higher when booking 28-59 days out, with an average of $1484, or even 60+ days in advance, averaging $1353.

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 $1194. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1661 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare 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 prices, with a median of $526, closely followed by February at $528. These months are considerably more affordable than the annual median price of $1194 for this route. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

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Madrid to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

Regular price: €604 - €1,183

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

The regular price range for this route is EUR604 to EUR1183. The current lowest deal is EUR668 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Mar 1-Mar 11.

now 668 €

Low 604 €

High 1,183 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Alitalia

896 €

857 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

LATAM Chile

834 €

751 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

711 €

713 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

704 €

713 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

687 €

668 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Rio de Janeiro

Madrid (MAD) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

683 €

668 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

861 € → 777 €

10%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

861 € → 777 €

10%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

883 € → 809 €

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

890 € → 829 €

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 to $1661.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($334), March ($526), and February ($528).

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 24h 0m

Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro typically have a median duration of 24h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 2.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers that historically 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 within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient departure airport for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Consider this airport as it is a primary international gateway for Brazil with high connectivity, despite the distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~€635

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

Oct 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

92% AI deal score

$3,572

$2,520

Save $1,052

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Oct 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$3,575

$2,770

Save $805

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 31

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

89% AI deal score

$1,857

$1,579

Save $278

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Oct 29

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

88% AI deal score

$3,587

$2,560

Save $1,027

From MAD

Elite

Dec 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$3,505

$2,557

Save $948

From MAD

Elite

Dec 21

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

87% AI deal score

$3,451

$2,572

Save $879

From MAD

Elite

Nov 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,068

$2,549

Save $519

From MAD

Elite

Nov 05

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,019

$2,554

Save $465

From MAD

Elite

Nov 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,047

$2,554

Save $493

From MAD

Elite

Oct 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,498

$2,705

Save $793

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Oct 13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

85% AI deal score

$3,498

$2,705

Save $793

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Dec 06

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

84% AI deal score

$3,379

$2,747

Save $632

TAP Portugal

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

Madrid to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Madrid - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 24h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Madrid main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Oct 10

Oct 13

Jan 31

Oct 29

Dec 21

Dec 21

Nov 06

Nov 05

Nov 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Dec 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

What is a good price for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Madrid

Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other cities

Madrid to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Direct flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

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

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro

Madrid - Rio de Janeiro route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 24h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Madrid main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

Best Elite deals to Rio de Janeiro

Oct 10

Oct 13

Jan 31

Oct 29

Dec 21

Dec 21

Nov 06

Nov 05

Nov 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Dec 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

What is a good price for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro?