Spain · 203 miles (327 km)

Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) flights

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3,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia and Volotea. The two airports are 203 miles (327 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Valencia, Alicante and Barcelona and more.

How many miles SDR 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 Iberia3,500–4,750$5–75
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia6,000$5–75
Iberia ClubOn Iberia7,000–8,750$5–75
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia7,500$25–50
Finnair PlusOn Iberia9,200$5–145
American AAdvantageOn Iberia10,000$15–95
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia10,000$5–30
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia11,500$5–145
JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia12,000$5–30

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SDR to MAD

  • Iberia logo
    Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Volotea logo
    VoloteaNot in an alliance

Book SDR to MAD with points

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

SDR to MAD with one stop

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

  • Via Valencia (VLC)Volotea, then Iberia and Air Europa
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    Iberia logo
    Air Europa logo
  • Via Alicante (ALC)Vueling, then Iberia and Air Europa
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    Air Europa logo
  • Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way
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  • Via Granada (GRX)Volotea, then Iberia
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  • Via Sevilla (SVQ)Volotea, then Iberia and Air Europa
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    Iberia logo
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  • Via Ibiza (IBZ)Vueling, then Ryanair, Iberia and 1 more
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    Iberia logo
    Air Europa logo
  • Via Malaga (AGP)Volotea, then Iberia and Air Europa
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    Air Europa logo
  • Via Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Vueling, then Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more
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  • Via Menorca (MAH)Volotea, then Iberia and Ryanair
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  • Via Paris (ORY)Vueling, then Iberia, Transavia France and 1 more
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SDR to MAD: common questions

How many miles does SDR to MAD cost?

In economy it starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000), Iberia Club (7,000–8,750) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500). 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 SDR to MAD?

Iberia (oneworld) and Volotea fly nonstop from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD).

How far is Santander from Madrid by plane?

Santander (SDR) and Madrid (MAD) are 203 miles (327 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SDR 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 Santander and Madrid?

The most direct connections are through Valencia (VLC), Alicante (ALC), Barcelona (BCN), Granada (GRX) and Sevilla (SVQ). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Vueling through Barcelona.

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.