Flying to Madrid in business class without paying a fortune is within reach. By leveraging Iberia’s loyalty program, we can book three one-way Iberia business class flights to Madrid from New York (JFK) for a total of just 102,000 Avios. That’s 34,000 Avios per ticket via Club Iberia Plus, which you can get by transferring credit card points (like Chase Ultimate Rewards) at a 1:1 ratio.
Considering each one-way Iberia business class flight could cost about $7,753 in cash, this redemption gives phenomenal value – roughly 22.8 cents per point. In other words, we’re getting thousands of dollars’ worth of flights for the points you’d earn from a single sign-up bonus.
Key Takeaways for Iberia JFK–Madrid
- Points & Program: 34,000 Avios per person (102,000 Avios for three one-ways) via Iberia Plus (transfer from Chase UR 1:1).
- Redemption Value: ~$7,753 cash value per ticket, or about 22.8¢ per point of value – an exceptionally high return.
- Travel in Comfort: Lie-flat Iberia business flight seats on the A330, with direct aisle access, upscale meals, and lounge access in Madrid for a true premium experience.
- How to Book: Search Iberia Plus for JFK–Madrid business class availability (look for off-peak dates). Transfer points to Iberia, then book online using Avios.
Enjoy the Experience
Iberia’s Airbus A330 business class seat offers a fully lie-flat bed and direct aisle access for every passenger. Iberia flies the A330-300 on this route, and the Iberia A330 business class cabin uses a 1-2-1 layout so each seat has ample space and privacy. You can dine on Spanish-inspired cuisine and enjoy attentive service throughout the flight.
Before departure or during a layover, business flyers also get access to the Iberia business-class lounge in Madrid (the Velázquez Premium Lounge), where you can sip wine or espresso and unwind in comfort between flights. The entire business class experience – from lounge to lie-flat seat – feels luxurious, making it even more amazing that we booked it with points.
Maximize Your Iberia Business Class Booking to Madrid with Points
Booking this business class award is straightforward once you find open seats. We search for off-peak award availability (when Iberia charges the lowest Avios price) from JFK to Madrid. Availability can be competitive, but flexibility with travel dates helps.
Once we find seats, we transfer our points to Iberia Plus and book directly on Iberia’s site using Avios.
For example: If you have Chase points, you’d move 102,000 points to Iberia Plus, then redeem for three one-way Iberia business-class tickets to Madrid.
Taxes and fees on Iberia awards are relatively reasonable, so the out-of-pocket cost stays low. In the end, you’ll have three happy travelers flying in style to Spain. It’s a terrific way to use points for a bucket-list trip, and from all the Iberia business class reviews we’ve seen, passengers arrive in Madrid rested and impressed.
This kind of deal shows how Iberia business-class booking with points can unlock experiences that would otherwise cost a small fortune.
