United States to Spain Β· 3,806 miles (6,125 km)

Dulles (IAD) to Madrid (MAD) flights

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16,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 16,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Iberia Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia and United Airlines. The two airports are 3,806 miles (6,125 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, New York and New York and more.

How many miles IAD 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
British Airways ClubOn Iberia16,000–19,500$75.60–155.60
Iberia ClubOn Iberia16,000–19,500$70.60–145.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia18,000$70.60–170.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia23,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines26,000$5.60–355.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia27,000$109–253.50
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia27,500$25.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Iberia27,500$5.60–120.60
American AAdvantageOn Iberia30,000$55.60–130.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$71.61–80.61

Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from IAD to MAD

Book IAD to MAD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAD to MAD with one stop

45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then Iberia, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
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  • Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Toulouse (TLS)United Airlines, then Iberia and Volotea
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
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  • Via Barcelona (BCN)United Airlines, then Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more
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  • Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Iberia, easyJet and 2 more
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See all 45 in Routes

IAD to MAD: common questions

How many miles does IAD to MAD cost?

In economy it starts at 16,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (16,000–19,500), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (18,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (23,000). 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 IAD to MAD?

Iberia (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Madrid (MAD).

How far is Dulles from Madrid by plane?

Dulles (IAD) and Madrid (MAD) are 3,806 miles (6,125 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAD to MAD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dulles and Madrid?

The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), New York (JFK), New York (EWR), Boston (BOS) and Lisbon (LIS). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through New York.

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.