Award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Madrid (MAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for GRU→MAD. Lowest economy: 17,000 points + $182.30 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 66,960 miles + $18.10 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest premium economy: 34,000 points + $194.90 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
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GRU to MAD at a glance
- From
- Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International, Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Madrid (MAD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 17,000 pts + $182.30 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $43.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 47,000 pts | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), COPA Airlines (CM) +3 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $52.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 288 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,480 pts + $18.10 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 6 | 345 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 38,000 pts + $68.95 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 4 | 353 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $54.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +7 more | 4 | 355 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 90,000 pts | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 354 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $36.93 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV) +13 more | 1 | 245 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $32.80 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB) | — | 65 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $39.86 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 332 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 71,000 pts + $78.95 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 326 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 113,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 130,300 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) +13 more | 1 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in economy: Etihad Guest.
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 34,000 pts + $194.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $33.80 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 3 | 43 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,500 pts + $32.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $92.00 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB) | — | 30 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,117 pts + $88.10 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 1 | 349 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 102,800 pts + $78.95 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $36.93 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 7 | 166 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 343,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), TAP Portugal (TP) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 66,960 pts + $18.10 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 5 | 341 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $53.00 | 1 stop | Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 96 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $68.50 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 4 | 350 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $31.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 93,500 pts | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $87.10 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $263.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 87,500 pts + $32.80 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB) | — | 13 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $29.56 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $27.40 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), COPA Airlines (CM) +5 more | 9+ | 170 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 135,000 pts + $68.95 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 2 | 318 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 180,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 273 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 208,000 pts + $78.95 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 5 | 323 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 399,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Avianca (AV), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +4 more | 1 | 135 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17,000 pts + $182.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 34,000 pts + $194.90 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $33.80 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 66,960 pts + $18.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $68.50 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $31.90 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 87,500 pts + $32.80 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 47,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop space via Alaska Atmos Rewards and American Airlines AAdvantage.
- Business: nonstop from 180,000 Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed nonstop space on 221 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly GRU to MAD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 44,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (15 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (28 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | |
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (28 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,480 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | 92,298 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | 102,800 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | 51,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (27 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 44,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (23 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Privilege Club (31 dates) | 44,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (31 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 52,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (30 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 53,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 66,960 · LifeMiles (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest São Paulo Guarulhos to Madrid award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 17,000 points + $182.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 8 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 10:58 UTC). In business, 66,960 miles + $18.10 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 341 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on GRU→MAD?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 65 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business 13 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 355 dates, premium economy 349 dates, business 350 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 326 dates, premium economy 298 dates, business 323 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 288 dates, premium economy 43 dates, business 96 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 345 dates, business 341 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 9 dates, business 42 dates); Etihad Guest (business 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 325 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business 135 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from GRU to MAD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 47,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest GRU→MAD award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 17,000 points with Virgin (6 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 66,960 miles with LifeMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.