Award flights from New York JFK to Madrid (MAD)

In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 17 programs for JFK→MAD. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business: 55,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first: 55,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).

Data as of Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC

Award prices last changed Oct 16, 2026. AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.

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JFK to MAD at a glance

From: John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
To: Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
Programs with award space seen: 17 of 18 programs tracked on this route
Nonstop award space seen: Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Airlines seen on these awards: Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA) and 25 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
GOL SmilesLowest observed	9,500 pts + taxes not reported	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ) +6 more	1	320	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	12,000 pts + $179.90	1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK)	1	47	Oct 15, 2026, 21:09 UTC	See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue	18,750 pts + $155.50	1 stopNonstop from 23,500 pts	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) +1 more	9+	281	Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC	See dates
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go	19,000 pts + $84.68	1 stop	TAP Portugal (TP)	8	318	Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC	See dates
Delta SkyMiles	20,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY)	9+	312	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club	20,750 pts + taxes not reported	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), IBERIA (IB), Qatar Airways (QR)	7	247	Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC	See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage	21,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more	—	319	Oct 16, 2026, 05:49 UTC	See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer	23,300 pts + $349.00	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more	1	305	Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC	See dates
Alaska Atmos Rewards	27,500 pts + $25.60	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more	9+	324	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
SAS EuroBonus	30,000 pts + $25.30	1 stop	SAS (SK)	4	2	Oct 15, 2026, 14:54 UTC	See dates
Avianca LifeMiles	35,000 pts + $29.00	Nonstop	Avianca (AV), IBERIA (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more	4	306	Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC	See dates
United MileagePlus	40,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +15 more	6	331	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan	42,500 pts + $92.41	1 stop	Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more	1	274	Oct 16, 2026, 05:49 UTC	See dates
Etihad Guest	45,000 pts + $33.50	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), KLM (KL)	7	142	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Turkish Miles & Smiles	55,000 pts + taxes not reported	1 stop	Turkish Airlines (TK)	1	317	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Virgin Australia Velocity	80,000 pts + $189.25	1 stop	Qatar Airways (QR)	4	162	Oct 15, 2026, 17:09 UTC	See dates
Aeromexico Club Premier	625,400 pts + $98.51	1 stop	Aeromexico (AM)	9+	330	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates

Premium Economy

Program	Points + taxes	Stops	Airlines seen	Seats	Dates seen	Newest observation
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed	24,000 pts + $179.90	1 stopNonstop from 32,500 pts	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL)	1	102	Oct 16, 2026, 05:27 UTC	See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue	30,000 pts + $245.70	1 stopNonstop from 39,680 pts	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) +1 more	9+	281	Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC	See dates
Alaska Atmos Rewards	35,000 pts + $25.60	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB)	3	198	Oct 16, 2026, 05:27 UTC	See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage	40,000 pts + $26.20	1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts	American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB)	—	317	Oct 16, 2026, 05:49 UTC	See dates
SAS EuroBonus	45,000 pts + $25.30	1 stop	SAS (SK)	6	1	Oct 14, 2026, 22:59 UTC	See dates
United MileagePlus	50,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +6 more	9+	331	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer	50,600 pts + $1,629.00	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), IBERIA (IB)	1	277	Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC	See dates
Delta SkyMiles	75,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK)	6	303	Oct 16, 2026, 05:27 UTC	See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan	94,300 pts + $108.61	2 stops	ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK)	2	1	Oct 14, 2026, 07:22 UTC	See dates
GOL Smiles	103,400 pts + taxes not reported	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA)	1	64	Oct 16, 2026, 05:14 UTC	See dates

Not seen in premium economy: Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.

Business

Program	Points + taxes	Stops	Airlines seen	Seats	Dates seen	Newest observation
Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed	55,000 pts + $25.60	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more	3	272	Oct 16, 2026, 04:55 UTC	See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage	57,500 pts + $24.80	1 stopNonstop from 71,500 pts	American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB)	—	318	Oct 16, 2026, 05:49 UTC	See dates
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	58,500 pts + $312.30	1 stop	Air France (AF)	1	2	Oct 15, 2026, 21:13 UTC	See dates
Air France/KLM Flying Blue	60,000 pts + $354.60	1 stop	Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX), Virgin Atlantic (VS)	3	281	Oct 16, 2026, 07:16 UTC	See dates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club	62,000 pts + taxes not reported	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), IBERIA (IB), Qatar Airways (QR)	3	175	Oct 16, 2026, 04:16 UTC	See dates
Qantas Frequent Flyer	68,400 pts + $1,504.00	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more	1	240	Oct 16, 2026, 06:39 UTC	See dates
Avianca LifeMiles	69,000 pts + $71.28	1 stop	Avianca (AV), Egyptair (MS)	2	159	Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC	See dates
Etihad Guest	70,000 pts + $359.50	1 stopNonstop from 80,000 pts · Mixed cabin	American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT)	1	49	Oct 15, 2026, 18:35 UTC	See dates
Air Canada Aeroplan	75,000 pts + $92.51	1 stop	Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +3 more	1	60	Oct 16, 2026, 05:12 UTC	See dates
United MileagePlus	88,000 pts + $22.40	1 stopNonstop from 200,000 pts	Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more	1	331	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Turkish Miles & Smiles	90,000 pts + taxes not reported	1 stop	Turkish Airlines (TK)	1	317	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
Delta SkyMiles	125,000 pts + $5.60	Nonstop	Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK)	2	307	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
GOL Smiles	129,300 pts + taxes not reported	Nonstop	American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), TAP Portugal (TP)	1	11	Oct 16, 2026, 02:20 UTC	See dates
Virgin Australia Velocity	158,500 pts + $418.17	1 stop	Qatar Airways (QR)	4	2	Oct 15, 2026, 16:07 UTC	See dates
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go	190,000 pts + $86.75	1 stop	TAP Portugal (TP)	8	311	Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC	See dates
Aeromexico Club Premier	800,000 pts + $98.51	1 stop	Aeromexico (AM)	2	327	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates

Not seen in business: SAS EuroBonus.

First

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)	5	54	Oct 15, 2026, 14:57 UTC	See dates
Delta SkyMiles	150,000 pts + $5.60	1 stop	Delta Air Lines (DL)	1	289	Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC	See dates
United MileagePlus	200,000 pts + $5.60	2 stops	United Airlines (UA)	9+	61	Oct 16, 2026, 05:27 UTC	See dates
American Airlines AAdvantage	460,000 pts + $5.60	1 stop	American Airlines (AA)	—	17	Oct 16, 2026, 05:49 UTC	See dates

Not seen in first: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, 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

Awards AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days (one way, per traveler)
Departure	Cabin	Program	Points + taxes	Seats	Stops	Observed (UTC)
Nov 9, 2026	Economy	GOL Smiles	9,500 pts + taxes not reported	2	Nonstop	Oct 12, 2026, 10:37 UTC	Check this date
Nov 8, 2026	Premium Economy	Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	24,000 pts + $179.90	1	1 stop	Oct 15, 2026, 21:03 UTC	Check this date
Nov 30, 2026	Premium Economy	Air France/KLM Flying Blue	39,680 pts + $33.50	9+	Nonstop	Oct 4, 2026, 23:56 UTC	Check this date
Nov 10, 2026	Business	Alaska Atmos Rewards	55,000 pts + $25.60	9+	Nonstop	Oct 15, 2026, 03:24 UTC	Check this date
Nov 16, 2026	First	Alaska Atmos Rewards	55,000 pts + $25.60	7	1 stop	Oct 15, 2026, 14:56 UTC	Check this date
Nov 29, 2026	First	Delta SkyMiles	150,000 pts + $5.60	1	1 stop	Oct 4, 2026, 23:56 UTC	Check this date
Oct 31, 2026	First	United MileagePlus	200,000 pts + $5.60	9+	2 stops	Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 UTC	Check this date
Oct 25, 2026	First	American Airlines AAdvantage	460,000 pts + $5.60	—	1 stop	Oct 16, 2026, 05:14 UTC	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 9,500 miles via GOL Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 317 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
Premium Economy: nonstop from 32,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 5 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
Business: nonstop from 55,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 31 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).

Best months to fly JFK to MAD on points

Lowest prices among the dates we observed, by departure month. A record, not a forecast.
Month	Economy	Premium Economy	Business	First
Oct 2026	12,000 · Virgin (1 date)	34,000 · Virgin (2 dates)	57,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates)	200,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates)
Nov 2026	9,500 · Smiles (30 dates)	24,000 · Virgin (15 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (17 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (6 dates)
Dec 2026	12,000 · Virgin (2 dates)	24,000 · Virgin (3 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (17 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (3 dates)
Jan 2027	12,000 · Virgin (16 dates)	24,000 · Virgin (15 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (27 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (14 dates)
Feb 2027	12,000 · Virgin (16 dates)	24,000 · Virgin (18 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (28 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (22 dates)
Mar 2027	12,000 · Virgin (4 dates)	24,000 · Virgin (12 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (27 dates)	307,200 · MileagePlus (26 dates)
Apr 2027	19,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates)	34,000 · Virgin (7 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (29 dates)	492,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates)
May 2027	19,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates)	35,000 · Atmos (15 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (31 dates)	496,300 · SkyMiles (31 dates)
Jun 2027	20,750 · Privilege Club (17 dates)	35,000 · Atmos (11 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (30 dates)	496,300 · SkyMiles (30 dates)
Jul 2027	19,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates)	34,000 · Virgin (21 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (29 dates)	472,300 · SkyMiles (31 dates)
Aug 2027	19,100 · Smiles (31 dates)	34,000 · Virgin (9 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (31 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (9 dates)
Sep 2027	19,000 · Miles&Go (9 dates)	35,000 · Atmos (5 dates)	55,000 · Atmos (6 dates)	—
Oct 2027	57,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates)	—	99,999 · Etihad Guest (2 dates)	—

Points that transfer to these programs

Bank points to program miles or points: ratio and typical transfer time
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	—
Qantas Frequent Flyer	1:1 · Instant	—	1:1 · ~1-2 days	—	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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Questions about JFK to MAD award flights

What's the lowest New York JFK to Madrid award price AwardTool has seen?

In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 UTC). In business, 55,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 272 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.

Which loyalty programs had award space on JFK→MAD?

17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business 318 dates, first 17 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 274 dates, premium economy 1 date, business 60 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business 327 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 198 dates, business 272 dates, first 54 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 306 dates, business 159 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 312 dates, premium economy 303 dates, business 307 dates, first 289 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 142 dates, business 49 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business 11 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.

Is there nonstop award space from JFK to MAD?

Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles.

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), 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), 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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), 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), 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 JFK→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 Nov 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with Smiles (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.