Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $82.80. Iberia Club charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD): Air China, Air Europa, Iberia and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 5,206 miles (8,379 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance, Air Europa is in SkyTeam and Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salvador, Recife and Casablanca and more.
How many miles GRU to MAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $82.80–175 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $77.80–165 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 24,000 | $77.80–190 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air Europa | 31,000 | $42.80–365 |
| Finnair PlusOn LATAM Airlines | 33,500 | $12.80–65 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 35,000 | $32.80–45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 35,000 | $12.80–25 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $12.80–25 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 40,000 | $92.80–245 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 43,500 | $12.80–140 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 45,000 | $40.80–53 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 45,000 | $37.80–50 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GRU to MAD
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Air EuropaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GRU to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia, LATAM Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air Europa, LATAM Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air Europa, LATAM Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air Europa
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air Europa
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air Europa
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air Europa
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air Europa
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air Europa
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
GRU to MAD with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Air Europa
- Via Recife (REC)Azul the whole way
- Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
3O - Via Fortaleza (FOR)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Iberia
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
+2
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Iberia
- Via Porto (OPO)TAP Portugal, then Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more
+1 - Via Barcelona (BCN)LATAM Airlines, then Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more+2
- Via Asuncion (ASU)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Air Europa
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Milan (MXP)LATAM Airlines, then Iberia, Air Europa and 2 more+1
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
+2 - Via Santa Cruz (VVI)Boliviana de Aviación the whole wayOBOB
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
GRU to MAD: common questions
How many miles does GRU to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $82.80. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (20,000–24,250), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (31,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to MAD?
Air China (Star Alliance), Air Europa (SkyTeam), Iberia (oneworld) and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is Sao Paulo from Madrid by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Madrid (MAD) are 5,206 miles (8,379 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GRU to MAD award flights?
28 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, American AAdvantage and 20 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Salvador (SSA), Recife (REC), Casablanca (CMN), Fortaleza (FOR) and Lisbon (LIS). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Recife.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.