San Jose (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $85. Iberia Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia and Iberojet. The two airports are 5,281 miles (8,499 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santo Domingo, Panama City and Miami and more.
How many miles SJO 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 | $85–210 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $80–200 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 24,000 | $80–225 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 32,500 | $65–185 |
| Finnair PlusOn Iberia | 32,500 | $15–175 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 35,000 | $35–80 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $15–60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 40,000 | $95–280 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 43,500 | $15–175 |
Business and first class prices 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 SJO to MAD
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- E9IberojetNot in an alliance
Book SJO 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
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
SJO to MAD with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Arajet, then Iberia, Air Europa and 1 more
2W - Via Panama City (PTY)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines, then Iberia and Air Europa
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA the whole wayP5
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Iberia
Q6 - Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then Iberojet, Air Europa and 1 moreQ6
E92W - Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more
+1 - Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA, then Iberia, Iberojet and 1 moreE9
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and Air Transat the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
SJO to MAD: common questions
How many miles does SJO to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $85. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (20,000–24,250), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and American AAdvantage (32,500). 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 SJO to MAD?
Iberia (oneworld) and Iberojet fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is San Jose from Madrid by plane?
San Jose (SJO) and Madrid (MAD) are 5,281 miles (8,499 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SJO to MAD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Jose and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Santo Domingo (SDQ), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA), Medellin (MDE) and Orlando (MCO). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
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.