Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Newark (EWR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for MAD→EWR. Lowest economy: 23,500 points + $66.11 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest business: 60,000 points + $60.29 (SAS EuroBonus). Lowest premium economy: 37,500 points + $60.29 (SAS EuroBonus).
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MAD to EWR at a glance
- From
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- To
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, United States (EWR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), SAS (SK), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP), United Airlines (UA) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Newark (EWR)
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 Australia VelocityLowest observed | 23,500 pts + $66.11 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 81 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 25,000 pts + $60.29 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 4 | 40 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 39,700 pts + $47.09 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $71.33 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 3 | 167 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 301 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $60.29 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 4 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $47.09 | Nonstop | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $60.29 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $57.29 | 1 stopNonstop from 156,400 pts | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 298 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $66.17 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $71.33 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $47.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $60.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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 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 23,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 65 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 156,400 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates.
Best months to fly MAD to EWR on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · Velocity (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Smiles (13 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (17 dates) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (12 dates) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,000 · EuroBonus (1 date) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (8 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (17 dates) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (10 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (6 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (3 dates) | 45,000 · EuroBonus (6 dates) | 60,000 · EuroBonus (4 dates) | |
| 25,000 · EuroBonus (4 dates) | 37,500 · EuroBonus (1 date) | 60,000 · EuroBonus (1 date) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (1 date) | 109,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 156,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (2 dates) | 93,700 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 156,400 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Velocity (1 date) | 93,700 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 156,400 · MileagePlus (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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What's the lowest Madrid to Newark award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 23,500 points + $66.11 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 81 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:54 UTC). In business, 60,000 points + $60.29 with SAS EuroBonus. SAS EuroBonus showed business award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 23:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MAD→EWR?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 167 dates); SAS EuroBonus (economy 40 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 6 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 301 dates, business 298 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 329 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business 328 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 81 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MAD to EWR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 23,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MAD→EWR 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, 23,500 points with Velocity (17 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 60,000 points with EuroBonus (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.