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Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid

Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Madrid (MAD) take about 10h 41m (8,148 km). LATAM Airlines Group and Iberia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $449 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Rio De Janeiro to Madrid

Carriers on GIG–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LATAM Airlines Groupnonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen

Rio De Janeiro to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $449 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $349. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$44930 Oct 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group	$429 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$48615 Nov 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group	$349 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$103020 Dec 2026 · Iberia	$547 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	—	$391 · 1 stop30 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $349 in November 2026, against $391 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rio De Janeiro to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Madrid

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Rio De Janeiro to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 10h 41m, covering 8,148 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Rio De Janeiro from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 8,148 km (5,063 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the GIG–MAD route include LATAM Airlines Group and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on GIG–MAD was $449 USD with LATAM Airlines Group (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $349 one-way, against $547 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $349 with 2 stops against $449 nonstop, a saving of $100. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Rio De Janeiro to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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