Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco
Award space from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $253.21 on MAD–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 27,111 miles + $966.59 on MAD–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $72.49 on MAD–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $253.21
- MAD–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 27,768 pts + $500.89
- MAD–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 27,111 pts + $966.59
- MAD–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $72.49
- MAD–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MAD–SFO: 15,000 points + $253.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $52.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MAD–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $52.49, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $52.49).
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 San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $253.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MAD–SFO (seen on 116 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $253.21 | MAD–SFO | 116 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $150.91 | MAD–SFO | 308 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–SFO | 323 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $209.39 | MAD–SFO | 326 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 28,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–SFO | 319 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.29 | MAD–SFO | 51 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 31,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–SFO | 166 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $66.89 | MAD–SFO | 284 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 37,400 pts + $52.69 | MAD–SFO | 112 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–SFO | 327 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $76.33 | MAD–SFO | 326 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $49.53 | MAD–SFO | 103 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $324.28 | MAD–SFO | 190 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 48,646 pts + $93.10 | MAD–SFO | 311 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–SFO | 258 |
| GOL Smiles | 55,300 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–SFO | 153 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $137.03 | MAD–SFO | 330 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $235.19 | MAD–SFO | 166 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco on points: 27,768 miles + $500.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–SFO (seen on 147 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 27,768 pts + $500.89 | MAD–SFO | 147 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $401.60 | MAD–SFO | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $306.09 | MAD–SFO | 325 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $52.69 | MAD–SFO | 317 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $72.49 | MAD–SFO | 145 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $60.29 | MAD–SFO | 13 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–SFO | 326 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,519 pts + $93.20 | MAD–SFO | 255 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,118.39 | MAD–SFO | 118 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–SFO | 317 |
| GOL Smiles | 116,200 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–SFO | 46 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco on points: 27,111 miles + $966.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–SFO (seen on 141 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 27,111 pts + $966.59 | MAD–SFO | 141 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $52.49 | MAD–SFO | 323 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $444.29 | MAD–SFO | 326 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $60.29 | MAD–SFO | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.49 | MAD–SFO | 165 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.19Mixed cabin | MAD–SFO | 327 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $127.90 | MAD–SFO | 291 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–SFO | 257 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 100,770 pts + $72.51 | MAD–SFO | 327 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,800 pts + $1,065.88Mixed cabin | MAD–SFO | 98 |
| Etihad Guest | 129,999 pts + $80.59 | MAD–SJC | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MAD–SFO | 9 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $167.16 | MAD–SFO | 292 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $137.03 | MAD–SFO | 324 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–SFO | 319 |
| GOL Smiles | 390,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MAD–SFO | 14 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco on points: 70,000 points + $72.49 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MAD–SFO (seen on 130 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $72.49 | MAD–SFO | 130 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,123.09 | MAD–SFO | 2 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 86,625 pts + $1,191.49 | MAD–SFO | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 175,000 pts + $58.09 | MAD–SFO | 153 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,005.28Mixed cabin | MAD–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–SFO | 319 |
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 San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Madrid (MAD)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 22 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in 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), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,794–5,797 miles (9,325–9,330 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Madrid (MAD) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $253.21Virgin Atlantic · 116 dates | 27,768 pts + $500.89Miles & More · 147 dates | 27,111 pts + $966.59Miles & More · 141 dates | 70,000 pts + $72.49Atmos · 130 dates |
| Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $52.69AAdvantage · 27 dates | 40,000 pts + $52.69AAdvantage · 27 dates | 57,500 pts + $52.69AAdvantage · 27 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $58.29MileagePlus · 12 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 San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $253.21 on Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 116 dates.
- Premium Economy: 27,768 miles + $500.89 on Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 147 dates.
- Business Class: 27,111 miles + $966.59 on Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 141 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $72.49 on Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 130 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MAD–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $254.95 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MAD–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 27,768 pts + $524.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 27,111 pts + $966.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $52.49 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.49 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–SJC | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $58.29 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,005.28Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $54.84 | 9+ | 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 30,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on MAD–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 46 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $254.95 (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + $509.49 (11 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + $508.29 (20 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + $966.59 (20 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $72.49 (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 308,800 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 27,112 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles&Go | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos |
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 | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco?
In business class, MAD–SFO with 27,111 miles + $966.59 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, MAD–SFO with 15,000 points + $253.21 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and San Francisco had award space?
MAD–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MAD–SJC (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 Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $253.21 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 07:16 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 116 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:41 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 27,111 miles + $966.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 22:17 UTC for a Dec 21, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 141 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business class 323 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 311 dates, premium economy 255 dates, business class 291 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 324 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 284 dates, premium economy 145 dates, business class 165 dates, first class 130 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 326 dates, business class 327 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 112 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business class 319 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 166 dates, business class 1 date) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award was 30,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $49.53 with Velocity (42,000 points + $49.53) to $324.28 with Qantas (43,200 points + $324.28); in business class from $52.49 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $52.49) to $1,065.88 with Qantas (102,800 points + $1,065.88 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL 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 San Francisco?
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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 San Francisco 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 Mar 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 27,111 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (16 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 San Francisco?
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 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.