Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for MAD→RDU. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $249.84 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 60,000 miles + $449.49 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $55.33 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 200,000 miles + $58.33 (United MileagePlus).
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Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) at a glance
- From
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- To
- Raleigh-Durham International, Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, United States (RDU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 77 of 77 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
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 + $249.84 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $211.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) +2 more | 4 | 76 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 75 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $53.92 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 2 | 47 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $305.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 34 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $48.81 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 11 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 38,000 pts + $53.03 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +10 more | 9+ | 77 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $122.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 70 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 51,000 pts + $80.83 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6) +1 more | 7 | 24 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 53,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 78,000 pts + $132.27 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 6 | 63 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $260.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $72.73 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $307.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 72 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $90.29 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 69 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.73 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +6 more | 9+ | 77 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 59,800 pts + $1,087.44 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,699 pts + $134.10 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 63 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 82,000 pts + $54.15 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 7 | 61 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 123,200 pts + $132.27 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 524,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $55.33Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 73 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $449.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 74 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 65,000 pts + $80.93Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $73.03Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 3 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $142.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 64 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,034.91 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +9 more | 1 | 77 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 174,800 pts + $52.69Mixed cabin | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 6 | 33 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $131.89 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 62 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 295,000 pts + $1,066.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, 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 + $72.73 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $58.33 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 279,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 295,000 pts + $54.15 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 312,710 pts + $131.74 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, 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 + $252.88 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $260.39 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $55.33Mixed cabin | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $456.13 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $72.79 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $58.49 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 312,710 pts + $131.74 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 375,000 pts + $53.92 | 9+ | 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.
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 279,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 22,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates)Mixed cabin | 295,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 315,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 80,684 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 149,323 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 387,400 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 27,770 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 390,300 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 27,770 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates)Mixed cabin | 384,400 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 26,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 99,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 263,100 · MileagePlus (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 + $249.84; 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 + $260.39; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 60,000 miles + $449.49, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $55.33 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 200,000 miles + $58.33; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
What's the lowest Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $249.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 7, 2026, 00:14 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 04:39 UTC). In business class, 60,000 miles + $449.49 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 12:19 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 74 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:06 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $55.33 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 75 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 73 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 70 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business class 64 dates, first class 2 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 63 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 62 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 47 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 16 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 26 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 38 dates, business class 33 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 63 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 63 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 24 dates, business class 14 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Madrid (MAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), 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), 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 (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 60,000 miles with Flying Blue (12 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.