Award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Houston
Award space from Auckland (AKL) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Auckland (AKL) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $59.69 on AKL–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $65.49 on AKL–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $63.50 on AKL–IAH (Delta SkyMiles).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,000 pts + $59.69
- AKL–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 49,500 pts + $59.89
- AKL–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + $65.49
- AKL–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 410,000 pts + $63.50
- AKL–IAH · SkyMiles
Economy was lowest on AKL–IAH: 25,000 miles + $59.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $59.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AKL–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 80,000 miles + $65.49, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $59.69).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Auckland (AKL) to Houston on points: 25,000 miles + $59.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AKL–IAH (seen on 291 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $59.69 | AKL–IAH | 291 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $79.69 | AKL–IAH | 118 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $56.12 | AKL–IAH | 19 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $88.28 | AKL–IAH | 147 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $124.40 | AKL–IAH | 251 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $59.49 | AKL–IAH | 301 |
| Emirates Skywards | 55,000 pts + $449.43 | AKL–IAH | 264 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $77.33 | AKL–IAH | 168 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,500 pts + $86.64 | AKL–IAH | 51 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | AKL–IAH | 104 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $77.09 | AKL–IAH | 95 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 78,500 pts + $97.94 | AKL–IAH | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $63.50 | AKL–IAH | 151 |
| GOL Smiles | 116,600 pts + taxes not reported | AKL–IAH | 101 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Auckland (AKL) to Houston on points: 49,500 miles + $59.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AKL–IAH (seen on 122 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 49,500 pts + $59.89 | AKL–IAH | 122 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $79.89 | AKL–IAH | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $59.89 | AKL–IAH | 248 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $132.90 | AKL–IAH | 112 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 113,500 pts + $244.59 | AKL–IAH | 4 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,900 pts + $88.34 | AKL–IAH | 27 |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $449.43 | AKL–IAH | 22 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 155,000 pts + $63.50 | AKL–IAH | 142 |
| GOL Smiles | 612,300 pts + taxes not reported | AKL–IAH | 6 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Auckland (AKL) to Houston on points: 80,000 miles + $65.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AKL–IAH (seen on 157 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $65.49 | AKL–IAH | 157 |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $87.19Mixed cabin | AKL–IAH | 4 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,100 pts + $88.34 | AKL–IAH | 2 |
| Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,736.23 | AKL–IAH | 299 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | AKL–IAH | 32 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 231,419 pts + $124.20Mixed cabin | AKL–IAH | 113 |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $59.49 | AKL–IAH | 250 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 440,000 pts + $63.50Mixed cabin | AKL–IAH | 15 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Auckland (AKL) to Houston on points: 410,000 miles + $63.50 with Delta SkyMiles on AKL–IAH (seen on 140 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.
Auckland (AKL) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Auckland (AKL)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), Hainan Airlines (HU), JQ, Korean Air (KE), ANA (NH) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,412–7,421 miles (11,928–11,943 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 Auckland (AKL) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) to Houston (IAH) | 25,000 pts + $59.69AAdvantage · 291 dates | 49,500 pts + $59.89AAdvantage · 122 dates | 80,000 pts + $65.49AAdvantage · 157 dates | 410,000 pts + $63.50SkyMiles · 140 dates |
| Auckland (AKL) to Houston (HOU) | 35,000 pts + $59.69AAdvantage · 62 dates | 49,500 pts + $59.89AAdvantage · 48 dates | 103,500 pts + $59.89AAdvantage · 55 dates | 410,000 pts + $63.15SkyMiles · 45 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, Auckland (AKL) to Houston
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $59.69 on Auckland (AKL) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 291 dates.
- Premium Economy: 49,500 miles + $59.89 on Auckland (AKL) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 122 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 miles + $65.49 on Auckland (AKL) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 157 dates.
- First Class: 410,000 miles + $63.50 on Auckland (AKL) to Houston (IAH) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 140 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | AKL–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $59.89 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | AKL–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + $59.89 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AKL–HOU | Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $87.79 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AKL–IAH | Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,759.10 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AKL–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 273,738 pts + $124.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AKL–IAH | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | AKL–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $63.50 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | AKL–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 507,900 pts + $1,734.80 | 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 50,000 points + $124.40 via Air Canada Aeroplan on AKL–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 43 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Auckland (AKL) 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 | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $59.89 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 165,000 pts + $1,759.10 (16 dates)Skywards | 410,000 pts + $63.50 (17 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + $59.89 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + $59.89 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 103,500 pts + $59.89 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)MileagePlus | 95,000 pts + $87.19 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Skywards | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 36,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $65.49 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 410,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 234,173 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 238,708 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus | 187,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 231,419 pts + $124.20 (7 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 273,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | — |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Auckland (AKL) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
In business class, AKL–IAH with 80,000 miles + $65.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, AKL–IAH with 25,000 miles + $59.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Auckland (AKL) and Houston had award space?
AKL–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and AKL–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class 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 Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $59.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 291 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:29 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 80,000 miles + $65.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 157 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 291 dates, premium economy 122 dates, business class 157 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 251 dates, premium economy 112 dates, business class 113 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 118 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 168 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 151 dates, premium economy 142 dates, business class 15 dates, first class 140 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 264 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 299 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 95 dates, business class 4 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 101 dates, premium economy 6 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 50,000 points + $124.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $56.12 with Velocity (48,000 points + $56.12) to $449.43 with Skywards (55,000 miles + $449.43); in business class from $59.49 with MileagePlus (300,000 miles + $59.49) to $1,736.23 with Skywards (165,000 miles + $1,736.23). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Auckland (AKL) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 80,000 miles + $65.49 with AAdvantage (6 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 Auckland (AKL) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.