Award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Madrid (MAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for PEK→MAD. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $166.96 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 75,000 miles + $55.68 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 90,000 miles + $81.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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PEK to MAD at a glance
- From
- Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China (PEK)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY), IBERIA (IB), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $166.96 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 152 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $28.40 | 1 stop | Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +5 more | — | 312 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $12.60 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 9+ | 229 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 316 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $189.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $415.40 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), IBERIA (IB) | — | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $55.68 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $50.60 | 1 stop | Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), Cathay Pacific (CX), IBERIA (IB) +2 more | — | 24 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 112,000 pts + $253.43 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 49 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $21.30 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 7 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $81.80 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus 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 | 21,000 pts + $167.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 52,000 pts + $189.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 75,000 pts + $55.68 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $59.50 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 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 at the time shown. 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 45,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 53 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly PEK to MAD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | — | 112,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (18 dates) | — | 75,000 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (25 dates) | 52,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (7 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (18 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | — | 75,000 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (24 dates) | 52,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 75,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | — | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (21 dates) | 52,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | — | 75,000 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 90,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 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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What's the lowest Beijing Capital to Madrid award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 points + $166.96 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 152 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:54 UTC). In business, 75,000 miles + $55.68 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 43 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on PEK→MAD?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 312 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business 24 dates, first 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 229 dates, business 43 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 319 dates, business 316 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 316 dates, business 7 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 152 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business 49 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from PEK to MAD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 PEK→MAD award prices?
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, 21,000 points with Virgin (25 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 75,000 miles with LifeMiles (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.