Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 17 programs for IAH→MAD. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $26.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 247 of 252 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 88 pts + $353.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 136 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM) +7 more | 2 | 179 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,187 pts + $152.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 232 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 210 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 223 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 198 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 27,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 105 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 193 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 37,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 225 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 247 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 104 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.33 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 149 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 217 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 113 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $96.52 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 230 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 36,666 pts + $242.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 9+ | 231 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $311.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $26.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 206 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.80 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ) | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 9+ | 223 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,612 pts + $87.01 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 226 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,629.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 133 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 7 | 203 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 80,600 pts + $97.83 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 4 | 191 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 129,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 127 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $26.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 208 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) +1 more | 6 | 232 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,474.80 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH) | 2 | 91 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 61 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 3 | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +10 more | 1 | 222 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $120.21Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 245 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 216 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,900 pts + $1,454.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) | 1 | 126 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 115 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 207,850 pts + $35.50 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $96.52 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 229 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 229,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: JetBlue TrueBlue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 3 | 44 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 218 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 88 pts + $337.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $311.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $63.70 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.70 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $50.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | 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 in the observation window. 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 space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,409 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (24 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (11 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (15 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 1,865 · Miles & More (15 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 36,666 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 4,409 · Miles & More (18 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 7,056 · Miles & More (19 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 420,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 7,109 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 389,200 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 440,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 420,500 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 88 · Miles & More (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 8,115 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 400,500 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 32,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 75,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 108,000 · Qantas (2 dates) | — |
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- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 36,666 miles + $242.60; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $26.20; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 15:40 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 179 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:52 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $26.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 16:04 UTC for a Dec 10, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 208 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:06 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 210 dates, premium economy 206 dates, business class 208 dates, first class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 247 dates, premium economy 226 dates, business class 245 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 230 dates, premium economy 191 dates, business class 229 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 198 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 61 dates, first class 44 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 104 dates, business class 12 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 105 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 223 dates, premium economy 203 dates, business class 115 dates, first class 218 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 113 dates, business class 35 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 award prices from Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)?
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 Apr 2027 departures, 9,500 miles with Smiles (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.