Award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for SJO→MAD. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $178.68 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 70,000 points + $259.28 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 320,000 miles + $73.01 (Delta SkyMiles).
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San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) at a glance
- From
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in premium economy, via Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 15 of 15 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $178.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), KLM (KL) +1 more | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $68.08 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $93.01 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,800 pts + $54.18 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $76.68 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $73.01 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), COPA Airlines (CM) +10 more | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 79,000 pts + $136.47 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $69.18 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $279.18 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), COPA Airlines (CM), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 7 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 67,798 pts + $52.48 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 96,500 pts + $142.94 | 2 stops | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 190,000 pts + $74.26 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $259.28 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 3 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $385.88 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), KLM (KL) +1 more | 5 | 14 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 104,840 pts + $54.18 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV) | 8 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $67.88 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 105,914 pts + $108.87Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $117.81 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), COPA Airlines (CM), Aer Lingus (EI) +6 more | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 275,000 pts + $175.01 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 14 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $73.01 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $185.48 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $69.18 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $309.28 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 104,840 pts + $54.18 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $117.81 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 120,605 pts + $52.48 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Aeromexico Club Premier | 275,000 pts + $175.01 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $73.01 | 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
- Premium economy: nonstop space via Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Best months to fly from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 139,764 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 131,000 · Club Premier (3 dates) | 128,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 35,800 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) |
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 | — | — | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $178.68; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 45,000 points + $69.18; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $259.28; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 320,000 miles + $73.01; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)
What's the lowest San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 miles + $178.68 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Sep 24, 2026, 18:06 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 10:56 UTC). In business class, 70,000 points + $259.28 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 00:27 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 14 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 14 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 14 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 10 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 14 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 14 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 14 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 15 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 14 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in premium economy, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points can book awards from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 San José, Costa Rica (SJO) 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 Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with Flying Blue (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 70,000 points with Atmos (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.