Award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston
Award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $11.20 on ABQ–HOU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 16,000 miles + $5.60 on ABQ–HOU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,000 pts + $11.20
- ABQ–HOU · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 16,000 pts + $5.60
- ABQ–HOU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on ABQ–HOU: 7,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity on ABQ–IAH. With American Airlines AAdvantage, first class started at 16,000 miles + $5.60, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,000 miles + $11.20).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston on points: 7,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ABQ–HOU (seen on 5 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston on points: 16,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ABQ–HOU (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 16,000 pts + $5.60 | ABQ–HOU | 5 |
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.
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Albuquerque (ABQ)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 743–759 miles (1,196–1,221 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) | 12,500 pts + $9.40Velocity · 181 dates | — |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) | 7,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 5 dates | 16,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston
- Economy: 7,000 miles + $11.20 on Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 5 dates.
- First Class: 16,000 miles + $5.60 on Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ABQ–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ABQ–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ABQ–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on ABQ–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 142 dates.
Best months to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + $9.40 (17 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Velocity | 35,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 7,000 pts + $11.20 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 16,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Velocity | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Velocity | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
In economy, ABQ–HOU with 7,000 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Houston had award space?
ABQ–IAH (economy) and ABQ–HOU (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 16:26 UTC for a Jan 4, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 16:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
2 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 5 dates, first class 5 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 181 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $9.40 with Velocity (12,500 points + $9.40) to $11.20 with AAdvantage (7,000 miles + $11.20). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 7,000 miles + $11.20 with AAdvantage (3 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 16,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston?
American Airlines AAdvantage publishes a booking window of about 331 days before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.