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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 01:05 and lands at 11:56
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 10:46.

The flight takes about 10h 51m.

Only Business Class is available on flights from Madrid to Sao Paulo.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Sao Paulo takes 10h 51m, covering 13,505 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Sao Paulo range from ₪2,360 to ₪3,546, with an average of ₪2,844 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪2,360 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of ₪2,844. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪2,037 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to ₪3,056 for direct flights.

Air China is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while LATAM Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Sao Paulo flights are:

• Air China: 91% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 87% on time
• Air Europa: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪131–₪306 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Sao Paulo flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Madrid to Sao Paulo flights:

• Iberia
• Air Europa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) – daily rates from around ₪33:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) – daily rates from around ₪30:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) – daily rates from around ₪33:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Madrid to Sao Paulo usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Sao Paulo route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Madrid to Sao Paulo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪2,706 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪2,985, a difference of ₪279. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• LATAM Airlines
• Air Europa
• Air China
• Azul

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 53m, compared with 15h 06m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 15h 33m via Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Madrid (Brasilia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Sao Paulo flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Azul: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.