Economy award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 10 programs for ABQ→HOU. Lowest: 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 33 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 7,000 miles + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 10 of 10
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 35 of 35
- dates checked · GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on ABQ→HOU, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.97 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 17,600 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.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 33 of 39 | 84% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33 of 35 | 94% | |
| Etihad Guest | 15 of 35 | 42% | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 8 of 35 | 22% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 26 of 35 | 74% | |
| United MileagePlus | 35 of 35 | 100% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 32 of 35 | 91% | |
| GOL Smiles | 35 of 35 | 100% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 27 of 35 | 77% | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17 of 35 | 48% |
Nonstop economy award space
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 35 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 31 dates.
Best months for economy from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 24 | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 2 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 7,000 | 8,500 | 7,000 |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | 10,500 | 10,500 | — |
| Etihad Guestmiles | 12,000 | 12,000 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 12,500 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 13,800 | 13,800 | — |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 15,000 | 15,000 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 15,000 | 15,000 | — |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 17,600 | 40,900 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 22,500 | 22,500 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | 27,500 | 27,500 | — |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Albuquerque (ABQ) and to Houston (HOU). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX)Also from ABQ | 4,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 326 |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Minneapolis (MSP)Also from ABQ | 11,000 pointsNonstop | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 191 |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Also from ABQ | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 301 |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Seattle (SEA)Also from ABQ | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 322 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Houston (HOU)Also to HOU | 35,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 146 |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Houston (HOU)Also to HOU | 29,683 miles | Etihad Guest | 106 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Houston (HOU)Also to HOU | 18,750 miles | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Houston (HOU)Also to HOU | 18,750 miles | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 67 |
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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Questions about economy award flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)
What's the lowest economy award from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (33 dates), Delta SkyMiles (33 dates), Etihad Guest (15 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (8 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (26 dates), United MileagePlus (35 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (32 dates), GOL Smiles (35 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (27 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (17 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HOU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop economy space on 35 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 7,000 miles with AAdvantage (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.