Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles
Award space from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 13,600 miles on MAD–LAX (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 29,896 miles + $942.09 on MAD–LAX (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $72.49 on MAD–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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- Lowest economy
- 13,600 pts + taxes not reported
- MAD–LAX · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 34,203 pts + $501.19
- MAD–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 29,896 pts + $942.09
- MAD–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $72.49
- MAD–LAX · Atmos
Business class was lowest on MAD–LAX: 29,896 miles + $942.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest on another airport pair was 71,500 miles + $52.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MAD–ONT. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 29,896 miles + $942.09, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (17,217 miles + $314.89).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points: 13,600 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on MAD–LAX (seen on 204 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 13,600 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 204 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $253.21 | MAD–LAX | 124 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 17,217 pts + $314.89 | MAD–LAX | 265 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $210.39 | MAD–LAX | 336 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $150.52 | MAD–LAX | 269 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–LAX | 326 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,860 pts + $77.33 | MAD–LAX | 326 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $76.18 | MAD–LAX | 12 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.09 | MAD–LAX | 12 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 264 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $66.89 | MAD–LAX | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–LAX | 331 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $49.07 | MAD–LAX | 169 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 43,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–LAX | 330 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $324.28 | MAD–LAX | 230 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 48,341 pts + $131.00 | MAD–LAX | 322 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 49,500 pts + $52.79 | MAD–LAX | 96 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 303 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $136.73 | MAD–LAX | 331 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $235.19 | MAD–LAX | 185 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points: 34,203 miles + $501.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–LAX (seen on 248 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 34,203 pts + $501.19 | MAD–LAX | 248 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $401.60 | MAD–LAX | 77 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $305.99 | MAD–LAX | 336 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–LAX | 320 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $66.99 | MAD–LAX | 172 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $60.29 | MAD–LAX | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–LAX | 331 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $76.31 | MAD–LAX | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 67,976 pts + $126.30 | MAD–LAX | 264 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,118.41 | MAD–LAX | 137 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–LAX | 328 |
| GOL Smiles | 118,900 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 24 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points: 29,896 miles + $942.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–LAX (seen on 236 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 29,896 pts + $942.09 | MAD–LAX | 236 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $52.49 | MAD–LAX | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $447.79 | MAD–LAX | 335 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $60.39 | MAD–LAX | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.49 | MAD–LAX | 251 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 75,600 pts + $77.33 | MAD–LAX | 320 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.19Mixed cabin | MAD–LAX | 331 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $127.90 | MAD–LAX | 302 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 10 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $76.31 | MAD–LAX | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,800 pts + $1,065.72Mixed cabin | MAD–LAX | 117 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $375.19 | MAD–LAX | 6 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $450.79 | MAD–LAX | 4 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 300 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $167.03 | MAD–LAX | 259 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $136.73 | MAD–LAX | 330 |
| GOL Smiles | 275,500 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–LAX | 13 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 395,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–LAX | 330 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points: 70,000 points + $72.49 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MAD–LAX (seen on 62 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.
Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Madrid (MAD)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 20 of 24 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, 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 26 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 Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Madrid (MAD) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 13,600 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 204 dates | 34,203 pts + $501.19Miles & More · 248 dates | 29,896 pts + $942.09Miles & More · 236 dates | 70,000 pts + $72.49Atmos · 62 dates |
| Madrid (MAD) to Orange County (SNA) | 21,000 pts + $52.49AAdvantage · 27 dates | 40,000 pts + $88.19AAdvantage · 24 dates | 57,500 pts + $88.19AAdvantage · 27 dates · Mixed cabin | 295,000 pts + $58.19MileagePlus · 17 dates |
| Madrid (MAD) to Ontario (ONT) | 21,000 pts + $52.49AAdvantage · 18 dates | 52,000 pts + $52.59AAdvantage · 13 dates | 71,500 pts + $52.49AAdvantage · 18 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, Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 13,600 miles on Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 204 dates.
- Premium Economy: 34,203 miles + $501.19 on Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 248 dates.
- Business Class: 29,896 miles + $942.09 on Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 236 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $72.49 on Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 62 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MAD–LAX | GOL Smiles | 13,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MAD–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 35,193 pts + $513.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 29,896 pts + $966.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.49 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $116.69 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–LAX | United MileagePlus | 248,000 pts + $58.09 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–SNA | Air Canada Aeroplan | 368,039 pts + $126.30 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 445,000 pts + $54.90 | 7 | 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 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 22,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on MAD–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 46 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 45,000 points + $66.99 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MAD–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $254.80 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,193 pts + $514.09 (15 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + $965.79 (14 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,600 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Smiles | 35,193 pts + $513.19 (27 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + $965.79 (28 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $72.49 (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,800 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Smiles | 34,203 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,800 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Smiles | 34,203 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 13,700 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Smiles | 35,193 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,193 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Miles & More | 182,800 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,203 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Miles & More | 359,400 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,203 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 181,200 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 25,860 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles & More | 395,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Miles&Go | 35,193 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles&Go | 34,203 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 181,400 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles&Go | 35,193 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 362,700 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 35,193 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | 29,896 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | — |
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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 and Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
In business class, MAD–LAX with 29,896 miles + $942.09 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, MAD–LAX with 13,600 miles (GOL Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and Los Angeles had award space?
MAD–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MAD–SNA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MAD–ONT (economy, premium economy and business 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 Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 13,600 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 20:50 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 204 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:53 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 29,896 miles + $942.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 21:20 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 236 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
20 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 324 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 322 dates, premium economy 264 dates, business class 302 dates, first class 2 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 331 dates, business class 330 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 172 dates, business class 251 dates, first class 62 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 326 dates, business class 320 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 96 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 12 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 330 dates, premium economy 328 dates, business class 330 dates, first class 330 dates) and 12 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, 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 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $49.07 with Velocity (42,000 points + $49.07) to $324.28 with Qantas (43,200 points + $324.28); in business class from $52.49 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $52.49) to $1,065.72 with Qantas (102,800 points + $1,065.72 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles, 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 Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
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 Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles 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 Dec 2026 departures, 13,600 miles + taxes not reported with Smiles (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 29,896 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (31 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 Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles?
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 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.