Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MAA→IAH. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $357.79 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $815.05 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $102.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards); mixed cabin from 165,000 points + $118.36 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 96 of 97 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $357.79 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 67 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 39,240 pts + $361.95 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 88 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | — | 68 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 80 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $40.09 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) +10 more | 2 | 84 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 53,200 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $94.39 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 96 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $367.97 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $116.06 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +3 more | 2 | 74 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $52.75 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $466.75 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $802.35 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 3 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 95,828 pts + $162.16 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 4 | 64 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $1,194.93 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $815.05 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $40.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR) +6 more | 1 | 78 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $382.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 5 | 88 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,593.97 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 61 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $116.06Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +2 more | 1 | 81 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 180,800 pts + $1,312.95Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $97.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 23 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 808,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + $118.36Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 44 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $40.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $102.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege 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 | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $357.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $74.75 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $815.05 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $426.85Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,751.81 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,000 pts + $118.56Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $102.89 | 7 | 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 Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (14 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (17 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 165,000 · Aeroplan (12 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates)Mixed cabin | 165,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (22 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 123,644 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 105,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 190,255 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 181,000 · Skywards (5 dates) | — | |
| 42,500 · Privilege Club (5 dates) | 117,660 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 190,255 · Aeroplan (5 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 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $357.79; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $52.75; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $815.05; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $102.89, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 165,000 points + $118.36 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $357.79 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 12:36 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 67 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:39 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $815.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 12:36 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 12:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 68 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 74 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business class 81 dates, first class 44 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 96 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 23 dates, first class 12 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 24 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 67 dates, business class 61 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 88 dates, business class 88 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 28 dates, business class 3 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 31 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 3 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chennai (MAA) 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 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege 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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chennai (MAA) 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, 35,000 miles with Skywards (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 105,000 miles with Etihad Guest (8 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.