Award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
Search flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
Search live to see every flight, program and cabin price for your dates.
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for PEK→IAH. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $459.24 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $743.19 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $57.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China (PEK)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Juneyao Airlines (HO) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 70 of 71 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $459.24 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $46.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 40 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 50 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $316.99 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 4 | 36 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 49,797 pts + $107.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +6 more | 9+ | 70 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $37.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +5 more | 9+ | 64 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,250 pts + $394.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 4 | 57 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,300 pts + $376.38 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 48 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 81,400 pts + $37.59 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $64.89 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 2 | 52 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 48,750 pts + $489.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 53 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $37.59 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +3 more | 9+ | 64 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $46.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $109.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $546.27 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 92,500 pts + $66.89 | 3 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 19 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 160,600 pts + $324.72 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 54 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 165,000 pts + $64.89 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 2 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $57.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $743.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 52 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,203.51 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 40 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $72.43Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 147,500 pts + $979.74 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,072.76 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 284,000 pts + $117.10Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 7 | 69 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 325,800 pts + $37.59 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +4 more | 9+ | 64 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $64.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 865,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 225,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $915.13Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $64.47Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), China Eastern (MU) | 1 | 47 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 529,580 pts + $107.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $459.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,750 pts + $490.09 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $57.49Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,203.51 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $64.99Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $915.13Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $95.24Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 529,580 pts + $107.60 | 1 | 2 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.
Best months to fly from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 350,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (21 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 48,750 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 48,750 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 225,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 65,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 225,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 50,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 170,000 · Qantas (3 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 60,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 130,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 225,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 55,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 162,125 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 193,000 · Skywards (3 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Search, calendar and alerts from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on PEK→IAH for Air Canada Aeroplan and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)How many miles or points you need from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 36,000 points + $459.24; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 48,750 miles + $489.89; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 115,000 miles + $743.19, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 70,000 miles + $57.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 529,580 points + $107.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 225,000 points + $64.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 36,000 points + $459.24 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 10:37 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 10:37 UTC). In business class, 115,000 miles + $743.19 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 10:37 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 52 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 10:37 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $57.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 40 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 70 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 69 dates, first class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 36 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 11 dates, first class 15 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 34 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 23 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 41 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 1 date, first class 47 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 50 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 40 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 52 dates, business class 4 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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 Beijing Capital (PEK) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 36,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 115,000 miles with Flying Blue (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.