Award flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for ADD→IAH. Lowest economy: 34,000 points + $678.18 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $57.83 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $93.79 (United MileagePlus).
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Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Bole International, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Kenya Airways (KQ) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 28 of 28 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 34,000 pts + $678.18 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Kenya Airways (KQ) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $408.48 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $72.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | — | 19 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $109.43 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $57.83 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +10 more | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 79,500 pts + $315.73 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 26 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $93.79 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 5 | 25 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $408.48 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 88,000 pts + $57.83 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +6 more | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $326.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 28 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,499.24 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 125,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $109.43 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 6 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $115.39 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 34,000 pts + $678.18 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $73.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $109.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $93.79 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $101.99 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $326.09Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,501.55 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 245,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | — | |
| 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 103,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 98,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 34,000 points + $678.18; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $93.79; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 88,000 miles + $57.83; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 34,000 points + $678.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 22:14 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 10:34 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $57.83 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 22:14 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 10:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 19 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 15 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 1 date); Emirates Skywards (economy 23 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 22 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 26 dates, business class 28 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 19 dates, business class 16 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 28 dates, premium economy 25 dates, business class 25 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 9 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Houston (IAH)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 34,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 88,000 miles with MileagePlus (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.