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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for MAD→DTW. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $249.88 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 28,602 miles + $921.93 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 133,500 miles + $52.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW) at a glance
- From
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 83 of 87 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Detroit (DTW)
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 Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $249.88 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $214.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 83 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $323.43 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,000 pts + $54.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 74 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 5 | 48 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $305.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $49.40 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $27.86 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 37 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 36,836 pts + $100.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 71 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 37,000 pts + $52.73 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 4 | 20 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.69 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 5 | 81 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $235.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF) | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 62,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ) +4 more | 2 | 43 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $258.15 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 7 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 36,183 pts + $516.69 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $96.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 76 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $307.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Air Europa (UX) | 2 | 62 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +6 more | 9+ | 81 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 57,996 pts + $100.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 52 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 59,800 pts + $1,089.06 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $54.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 68 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 103,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 28,602 pts + $921.93 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $72.89Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $70.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 82 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $448.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Air Europa (UX) | 7 | 68 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $142.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 61 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $976.98 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 7 | 81 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 69 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 152,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 173,500 pts + $52.69Mixed cabin | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 6 | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $72.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, 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 + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 6 | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 133,500 pts + $52.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $68.79Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $54.15 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 73 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,390 pts + $130.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $251.75 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $259.43 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 28,602 pts + $958.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $72.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 133,500 pts + $52.89 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $68.79Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $54.72 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,390 pts + $130.70 | 2 | 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 space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Miles & More (1 date) | 36,183 · Miles & More (1 date) | 28,602 · Miles & More (1 date) | 133,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 28,602 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 22,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 28,602 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 76,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 28,602 · Miles & More (1 date) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 28,602 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 28,602 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 28,602 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 87,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 168,216 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 420,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 45,100 · Qantas (1 date) | 51,033 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 28,602 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 12,000 points + $249.88; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 24,000 points + $258.15; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 28,602 miles + $921.93; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 133,500 miles + $52.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW)
What's the lowest Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $249.88 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 4, 2026, 01:42 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 04:33 UTC). In business class, 28,602 miles + $921.93 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 02:52 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 83 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 82 dates, first class 9 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 71 dates, premium economy 52 dates, business class 61 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 48 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 20 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 37 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 20 dates, business class 15 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 74 dates, premium economy 68 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 73 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 37 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 43 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 1 date) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), 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), 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 Madrid (MAD) to Detroit (DTW)?
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, 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 28,602 miles with Miles & More (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.