Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for ALC→IAH in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 47,700 points + $316.79 (economy space on 62 dates). Lowest business class: 119,400 points + $1,080.79 (business-class space on 37 dates). Lowest premium economy: 101,100 points + $597.07 (premium economy space on 40 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 47,700 points + $316.79
- economy space on 62 dates
- Lowest business class
- 119,400 points + $1,080.79
- business-class space on 37 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 101,100 points + $597.07
- premium economy space on 40 dates
In economy, 47,700 points + $316.79 with Qantas Frequent Flyer was the 8th lowest of the 8 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 15,000 points + $245.35 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 119,400 points + $1,080.79, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (47,700 points + $316.79).
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on ALC→IAH in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 47,700 points + $316.79 | 2 stops |  AA AF BA IB+1 | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 101,100 points + $597.07 | 2 stops | AAAFBAIB | 1 | 40 | See dates | |
| Business | 119,400 points + $1,080.79 | 2 stops | AABAIB | 1 | 37 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 52,300 points + $378.86 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 52,300 points + $378.86 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 52,300 points + $379.06 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 115,200 points + $1,139.17 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 116,100 points + $1,103.95 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 116,500 points + $608.72 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 119,400 points + $1,086.64 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 129,900 points + $1,131.76 | 1 | 3 stops | 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 Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 62 of 80 | 77% | |
| Premium Economy | 40 of 80 | 50% | |
| Business | 37 of 80 | 46% |
Best months to fly from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,300 points + $378.86 (11 dates) | 116,500 points + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 129,900 points + $1,131.76 (6 dates) | |
| 55,000 points + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 115,200 points + $1,139.17 (5 dates) | 119,400 points + $1,086.64 (3 dates) | |
| 47,700 points + taxes not reported (18 dates) | 112,600 points + taxes not reported (15 dates) | 139,500 points + taxes not reported (15 dates) | |
| 47,700 points + taxes not reported (23 dates) | 101,100 points + $597.07 (15 dates) | 119,400 points + taxes not reported (13 dates) |
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.
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $146.20 | 89,435 pts + $127.10 | 75,000 pts + $146.20Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $201.89 | 40,000 pts + $298.09 | 60,000 pts + $436.89 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $44.79 | 40,000 pts + $60.69 | 57,500 pts + $60.69Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,129.99Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,000 pts + $304.00 | 88,000 pts + $562.17 | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $312.39 | 37,173 pts + $538.19Lowest | 26,267 pts + $993.09Lowest | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,700 pts + $316.79 | 101,100 pts + $597.07 | 119,400 pts + $1,080.79 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $51.69 | 55,000 pts + $77.69 | 88,000 pts + $51.69Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $245.35Lowest | — | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)
How many points do you need to fly from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 7, 2026): economy 47,700 points + $316.79, with a typical monthly low of 47,700 points (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 62 departure dates; premium economy 101,100 points + $597.07, with a typical monthly low of 112,600 points (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 40 departure dates; business class 119,400 points + $1,080.79, with a typical monthly low of 119,400 points (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 37 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (47,700 to 55,000 points + taxes vary), premium economy (101,100 to 116,500 points + taxes vary) and business class (119,400 to 139,500 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 47,700 points + $316.79. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 62 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 15:34 UTC). In business class, 119,400 points + $1,080.79. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 16:49 UTC for a Dec 10, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 15:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Alicante (ALC) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 47,700 points + taxes not reported (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Qantas Frequent Flyer release award seats for Alicante (ALC) to Houston (IAH)?
Qantas Frequent Flyer publishes a booking window of about 353 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for departures as late as Feb 24, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Qantas award release dates.