Award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for MSY→MAD. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $752.90 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 125,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD) at a glance
- From
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 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), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 36 of 43 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 Madrid (MAD)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 36 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,300 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 43,000 pts + $160.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) +1 more | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $64.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 34 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $26.60 | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 5 | 34 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $79.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 24 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 23 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 83,000 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 96,000 pts + $250.80 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 9 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 571,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $752.90 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 36 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,454.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 153,400 pts + $78.91Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 171,500 pts + $366.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 460,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $9.00 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $752.90 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,454.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 153,400 pts + $78.91Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 700,000 pts + $359.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 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 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 295,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (19 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 99,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (19 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 104,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 119,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 108,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 69,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 265,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | |
| 89,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 109,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 313,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 | — | — |
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Search New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)How many miles or points you need from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)
- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $752.90; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 125,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)
What's the lowest New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 18:17 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $752.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 18:25 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 36 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 36 dates, first class 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 24 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 23 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 24 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 11 dates, first class 24 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 23 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 14 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 9 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 34 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 34 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and ITA Airways. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from New Orleans (MSY) to Madrid (MAD)?
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, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.