Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) flights
An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $94. Iberia Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG): Iberia. The two airports are 5,063 miles (8,148 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Recife, Salvador and Lisbon and more.
How many miles MAD to GIG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $94–185 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $89–175 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 24,000 | $89–200 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 35,000 | $44–55 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $24–35 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 40,000 | $104–255 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 43,500 | $24–150 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 50,000 | $74–160 |
| Finnair PlusOn Iberia | 50,000 | $24–150 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MAD to GIG
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MAD to GIG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
MAD to GIG with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Recife (REC)Azul the whole way
- Via Salvador (SSA)Air Europa, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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- Via Fortaleza (FOR)Iberia, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Porto (OPO)Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more, then TAP Portugal
+1 - Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
+2 - Via Asuncion (ASU)Air Europa, then Silk Way Airlines, JetSMART and 1 moreZP
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Santa Cruz (VVI)Boliviana de Aviación the whole wayOBOB
- Via Montevideo (MVD)Iberia and Air Europa, then Gol, JetSMART and 1 more
MAD to GIG: common questions
How many miles does MAD to GIG cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $94. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (20,000–24,250), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAD to GIG?
Iberia (oneworld) flies nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
How far is Madrid from Rio De Janeiro by plane?
Madrid (MAD) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG) are 5,063 miles (8,148 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MAD to GIG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Madrid and Rio De Janeiro?
The most direct connections are through Recife (REC), Salvador (SSA), Lisbon (LIS), Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto (OPO). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Recife.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.