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

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 18:36
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 09:46.

The flight takes about 10h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid.

A direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid takes 10h 11m, covering 5,202 miles.

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.

Return flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid range from £478 to £720, with an average of £579 over the past 12 months. Anything below £478 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the £579 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £472 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £624 for direct.

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

• Air Europa: 99% on time
• Air China: 96% on time
• Iberia: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid flights:

• Iberia
• LATAM Airlines
• Air Europa
• EL AL

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

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £277, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £549 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £658, a difference of £109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• LATAM Airlines
• Air Europa
• Air China

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 18m, compared to 15h 55m via Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and 16h 21m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Madrid is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Madrid flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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