Award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for ABQ→HOU. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $42.08 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 14,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) at a glance
- From
- Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (ABQ)
- To
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
- Most dates with space
- 35 of 35 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 (HOU)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 15 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.97 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 17,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $32.35 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 36,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 59,500 pts + $51.08 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 35 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 24,900 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $5.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 35 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 35 dates.
Best months to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (12 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 16,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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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Search Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)How many miles you need from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 7,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 25,000 miles + $42.08; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 14,500 miles + $11.20; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
What's the lowest Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 23:27 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 16:26 UTC). In business class, 25,000 miles + $42.08 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 23:27 UTC for a Nov 1, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 23:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, first class 33 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 32 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, first class 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 33 dates, first class 23 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 15 dates, business class 16 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 35 dates, business class 16 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 27 dates, business class 19 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 26 dates, business class 20 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), 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 Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
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, 7,000 miles with AAdvantage (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles with Etihad Guest (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.