Award flights from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)
Award space from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) and Madrid (MAD) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles on LAX–MAD (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on LAX–MAD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on LAX–MAD (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- LAX–MAD · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $243.00
- LAX–MAD · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $5.60
- LAX–MAD · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $25.60
- LAX–MAD · Atmos
Business class was lowest on LAX–MAD: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–MAD. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $5.60, 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 Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points: 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on LAX–MAD (seen on 290 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 290 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $181.60 | LAX–MAD | 48 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,406 pts + $153.10 | LAX–MAD | 326 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.96 | LAX–MAD | 156 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 316 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 328 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,860 pts + $35.50 | LAX–MAD | 230 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–MAD | 10 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | LAX–MAD | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 194 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 33,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 184 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–MAD | 325 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 324 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.46 | LAX–MAD | 102 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | LAX–MAD | 255 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 48,384 pts + $83.91 | LAX–MAD | 332 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 297 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $36.80 | LAX–MAD | 119 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 619,800 pts + $98.63 | LAX–MAD | 311 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points: 35,000 miles + $243.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on LAX–MAD (seen on 326 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $243.00 | LAX–MAD | 326 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $315.70 | LAX–MAD | 40 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 314 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $111.60 | LAX–MAD | 29 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–MAD | 185 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 324 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–MAD | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,936 pts + $79.51 | LAX–MAD | 316 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,679.00 | LAX–MAD | 103 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 327 |
| GOL Smiles | 118,900 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 24 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–MAD (seen on 316 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–MAD | 316 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,474.80Mixed cabin | LAX–MAD | 238 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–MAD | 249 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 78,500 pts + $355.40 | LAX–MAD | 326 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.70Mixed cabin | LAX–MAD | 324 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $93.01 | LAX–MAD | 320 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 295 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–MAD | 17 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $33.63 | LAX–MAD | 7 |
| Etihad Guest | 108,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | LAX–MAD | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $1,554.00 | LAX–MAD | 66 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–MAD | 328 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 186,390 pts + $35.50 | LAX–MAD | 104 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $87.20 | LAX–MAD | 150 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 800,000 pts + $98.63 | LAX–MAD | 310 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–MAD (seen on 21 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.
Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Madrid (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 20 of 24 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and premium economy, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA) and 27 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,794–5,832 miles (9,324–9,385 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 Los Angeles and Madrid (MAD), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 290 dates | 35,000 pts + $243.00Flying Blue · 326 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 316 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 21 dates |
| Burbank (BUR) to Madrid (MAD) | 12,300 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 51 dates | 40,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 45 dates | 57,500 pts + $27.50AAdvantage · 47 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $45.10Atmos · 48 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Madrid (MAD) | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 28 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,596.00Atmos · 3 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Madrid (MAD) | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 22 dates | 40,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 20 dates | 57,500 pts + $68.70AAdvantage · 22 dates | 250,000 pts + $47.50Atmos · 4 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, Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)
- Economy: 9,500 miles on Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 290 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 miles + $243.00 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 326 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 316 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 21 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–MAD | GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–MAD | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $315.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–MAD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–MAD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–MAD | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $35.30 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–MAD | Lufthansa Miles & More | 172,433 pts + $1,622.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–MAD | United MileagePlus | 286,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–MAD | Air Canada Aeroplan | 478,059 pts + $84.81 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,300 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on LAX–MAD, which showed nonstop space there on 190 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + $315.70 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + $315.70 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + $243.00 (26 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $1,596.00 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 12,300 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 13,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Miles & More · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 12,300 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 172,433 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | |
| 12,400 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 178,572 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 27,125 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 60,812 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 161,875 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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 Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)?
In business class, LAX–MAD with 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–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 Los Angeles and Madrid (MAD) had award space?
LAX–MAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BUR–MAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–MAD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ONT–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 Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 16:48 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 290 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:05 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 20:32 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 316 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD)?
20 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business class 316 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 332 dates, premium economy 316 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 311 dates, business class 310 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, premium economy 185 dates, business class 249 dates, first class 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 230 dates, business class 104 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 184 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 10 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 328 dates, first class 325 dates) and 12 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Madrid (MAD) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and premium economy, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,300 miles with GOL Smiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles 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 $359.00 with Qantas (43,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60) to $1,554.00 with Qantas (113,900 points + $1,554.00). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 Los Angeles 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Los Angeles 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 Feb 2027 departures, 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with Smiles (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (30 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 Los Angeles 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, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 13 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.