Award flights from Houston to Madrid (MAD)
Award space from Houston to Madrid (MAD)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Madrid (MAD) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles on IAH–MAD (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $25.10 on IAH–MAD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on HOU–MAD (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- IAH–MAD · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–MAD · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $25.10
- IAH–MAD · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $25.60
- HOU–MAD · Atmos
Business class was lowest on IAH–MAD: 57,500 miles + $25.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $754.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–MAD. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $25.10, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points: 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on IAH–MAD (seen on 103 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MAD | 103 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.90 | IAH–MAD | 23 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,187 pts + $152.80 | IAH–MAD | 167 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 165 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 165 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $33.63 | IAH–MAD | 8 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–MAD | 137 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 27,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 78 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | IAH–MAD | 84 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | IAH–MAD | 174 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 166 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 67 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | IAH–MAD | 9 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MAD | 105 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | IAH–MAD | 47 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $98.33 | IAH–MAD | 155 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points: 35,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–MAD (seen on 47 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–MAD | 47 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,666 pts + $242.40 | IAH–MAD | 166 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $312.00 | IAH–MAD | 21 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $26.20 | IAH–MAD | 159 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.90 | IAH–MAD | 1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 43,000 pts + $368.03 | IAH–MAD | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 165 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,750 pts + $86.81 | IAH–MAD | 152 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,679.00 | IAH–MAD | 71 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MAD | 158 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 80,600 pts + $98.33 | IAH–MAD | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 129,200 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MAD | 86 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points: 57,500 miles + $25.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–MAD (seen on 164 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $25.10 | IAH–MAD | 164 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $354.10 | IAH–MAD | 167 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $377.90 | IAH–MAD | 72 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 63,000 pts + $33.63 | IAH–MAD | 8 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | IAH–MAD | 62 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | IAH–MAD | 17 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $181.10 | IAH–MAD | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50Mixed cabin | IAH–MAD | 166 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $120.01 | IAH–MAD | 174 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MAD | 46 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,504.00 | IAH–MAD | 62 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–MAD | 77 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $415.62 | IAH–MAD | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 168,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–MAD | 1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 175,080 pts + $35.50 | IAH–MAD | 12 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $98.33 | IAH–MAD | 154 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on HOU–MAD (seen on 10 dates).
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.
Houston to Madrid (MAD) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Madrid (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- 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
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,995–5,006 miles (8,039–8,057 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Madrid (MAD)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Madrid (MAD), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 103 dates | 35,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 47 dates | 57,500 pts + $25.10AAdvantage · 164 dates | 125,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 160 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Madrid (MAD) | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 9 dates | 40,000 pts + $26.20AAdvantage · 63 dates | 57,500 pts + $754.10AAdvantage · 65 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 10 dates |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Houston to Madrid (MAD)
- Economy: 9,500 miles on Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 103 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 47 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $25.10 on Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 164 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (HOU) to Madrid (MAD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–MAD | GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–MAD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HOU–MAD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $759.90 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MAD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $355.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MAD | Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $377.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HOU–MAD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MAD | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MAD | Air Canada Aeroplan | 375,663 pts + $79.51 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Best months to fly from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $181.40 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $25.60 (7 dates)Atmos | 57,500 pts + $757.40 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 125,000 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + $242.00 (23 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $25.10 (25 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + $312.00 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $758.60 (15 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Smiles | 36,666 pts + $242.40 (9 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 125,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 425,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 485,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 450,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 400,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 395,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 32,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 108,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Houston to Madrid (MAD) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Madrid (MAD)?
In business class, IAH–MAD with 57,500 miles + $25.10 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IAH–MAD with 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Madrid (MAD) had award space?
IAH–MAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–MAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Houston to Madrid (MAD)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 21:59 UTC for a Jan 6, 2027 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 103 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:15 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $25.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 21:57 UTC for a Jan 6, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 164 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Madrid (MAD)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 165 dates, premium economy 159 dates, business class 164 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 174 dates, premium economy 152 dates, business class 174 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 155 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 154 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 137 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 62 dates, first class 10 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 67 dates, business class 12 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 78 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 8 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 165 dates, premium economy 158 dates, business class 77 dates, first class 160 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Madrid (MAD)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $349.00 with Qantas (36,200 points + $349.00); in business class from $5.60 with SkyMiles (125,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,504.00 with Qantas (98,400 points + $1,504.00). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (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). 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Houston to Madrid (MAD) on points?
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 + taxes not reported with Smiles (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $25.10 with AAdvantage (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Houston to Madrid (MAD)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 10, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.