Any tricks or tips for finding the mythical cheap J flights on Iberia?

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I'm tempted to spend a couple of extra days in Europe doing some of the cheap mythical Iberia J flights that work out to about $2 or so per SC but am struggling to find any at the moment - any tips on how to find them?
 
EDI-LHR-MAD-PMI is one of the usual routes for this. Can be tricky to find though but Google Flights is pretty good. Can see $A302 on 13 April, which would net 140SCs.
 
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EDI-LHR-MAD-PMI is one of the usual routes for this. Can be tricky to find though but Google Flights is pretty good. Can see $A302 on 13 April, which would net 140SCs.
Many thanks - will have a look at that!
 
We fly J between ALC/VLC to LHR/LGW 3 or 4 times a year. Iberia operated will be via MAD whilst BA operated is direct. Usually can pick up for around AUD $250 but sometimes have purchased for $220.
 
I reckon you’d need do a transit through Madrid to a somewhat smaller city like Vigo or Santiago de Compastelo

I did several of these in 2024
 
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LHR-MAD-BCN is another option although you're usually looking at a long layover at MAD.

It also depends in what time period you're looking at.
Many thanks - will check that out - might try to fit in a trip to the Nou Camp stadium - bonus points if I get to watch a Barcelona game!
We fly J between ALC/VLC to LHR/LGW 3 or 4 times a year. Iberia operated will be via MAD whilst BA operated is direct. Usually can pick up for around AUD $250 but sometimes have purchased for $220.
Cheers - will give that a try too.
I reckon you’d need do a transit through Madrid to a somewhat smaller city like Vigo or Santiago de Compastelo

I did several of these in 2024
Cheers! I might even work out how many of these trips I need to do to reach LTG and get it done!
 
Another good use for ITA Matrix.

If you’re starting in the UK, then add any sensible departure port: LHR, LGW, EDI, MAN etc (I’m not sure what other UK ports BA/IB fly to Spain?).

For destinations, the world is your oyster. Maybe start with BCN and then select any and all nearby airports that IB flies to!
 
Another good use for ITA Matrix.

If you’re starting in the UK, then add any sensible departure port: LHR, LGW, EDI, MAN etc (I’m not sure what other UK ports BA/IB fly to Spain?).

For destinations, the world is your oyster. Maybe start with BCN and then select any and all nearby airports that IB flies to!
Will do!
 

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