Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) flights
4 airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU): 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.
Airlines flying nonstop from MAD to GRU
- 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 MAD to GRU 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
What MAD to GRU costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Club | 20,000–24,250 | 50,500–74,000 | $94–185 |
| Iberia Club | 20,000–24,250 | 50,500–74,000 | $89–175 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 24,000 | 50,000 | $89–200 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 | 85,000 | $54–375 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | from 35,000 | from 70,000 | $44–55 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 37,000 | 60,000 | $24–35 |
MAD to GRU with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salvador (SSA)Air Europa, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Recife (REC)Azul the whole way
- Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
3O - Via Fortaleza (FOR)Iberia, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
+2
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Iberia, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Porto (OPO)Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more, then TAP Portugal
+1 - Via Barcelona (BCN)Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more, then LATAM Airlines+2
- Via Asuncion (ASU)Air Europa, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Milan (MXP)Iberia, Air Europa and 2 more, then LATAM Airlines+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
MAD to GRU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAD to GRU?
Air China (Star Alliance), Air Europa (SkyTeam), Iberia (oneworld) and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU).
How far is Madrid from Sao Paulo by plane?
Madrid (MAD) and Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 MAD to GRU 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.
How many miles does MAD to GRU cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 20,000–24,250 miles in economy with British Airways Club and 50,000 in business with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Madrid and Sao Paulo?
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.