Award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston
Award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Edinburgh (EDI) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $397.70 on EDI–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 on EDI–IAH (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 200,000 miles + $391.09 on EDI–HOU (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $397.70
- EDI–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $695.29
- EDI–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 44,528 pts + $1,706.89
- EDI–IAH · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 pts + $391.09
- EDI–HOU · MileagePlus
Economy was lowest on EDI–IAH: 15,000 points + $397.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 18,750 miles + $371.99 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on EDI–HOU. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 44,528 miles + $1,706.89, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $379.19).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $397.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on EDI–IAH (seen on 43 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $397.70 | EDI–IAH | 43 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $359.89 | EDI–IAH | 111 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $197.59 | EDI–IAH | 105 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $379.19 | EDI–IAH | 96 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $489.79 | EDI–IAH | 104 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $481.59 | EDI–IAH | 63 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $203.14 | EDI–IAH | 46 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + $196.39 | EDI–IAH | 101 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $194.69 | EDI–IAH | 114 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $265.10 | EDI–IAH | 108 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | EDI–IAH | 51 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 98 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 90 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 57,800 pts + $229.15 | EDI–IAH | 19 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $221.19 | EDI–IAH | 91 |
| GOL Smiles | 74,100 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 31 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston on points: 35,000 points + $695.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on EDI–IAH (seen on 46 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $695.29 | EDI–IAH | 46 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $734.46 | EDI–IAH | 25 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $647.49 | EDI–IAH | 111 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $403.19 | EDI–IAH | 98 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 41,490 pts + $854.89 | EDI–IAH | 78 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $419.49 | EDI–IAH | 71 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,040 pts + $502.00 | EDI–IAH | 91 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,900 pts + $719.29 | EDI–IAH | 44 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $398.44 | EDI–HOU | 21 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston on points: 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More on EDI–IAH (seen on 63 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 44,528 pts + $1,706.89 | EDI–IAH | 63 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $878.59 | EDI–IAH | 72 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $418.59 | EDI–IAH | 101 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $789.09 | EDI–IAH | 111 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $495.20Mixed cabin | EDI–IAH | 102 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $425.09Mixed cabin | EDI–IAH | 115 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 84 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,800 pts + $879.27Mixed cabin | EDI–IAH | 51 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $801.79 | EDI–IAH | 35 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $765.01 | EDI–IAH | 4 |
| GOL Smiles | 586,800 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–IAH | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston on points: 200,000 miles + $391.09 with United MileagePlus on EDI–HOU (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 43,701 pts + $1,679.29 | EDI–IAH | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 82,500 pts + $782.69 | EDI–IAH | 28 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59 | EDI–IAH | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $381.29 | EDI–IAH | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 340,000 pts + $387.60 | EDI–IAH | 90 |
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.
Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 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 France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Icelandair (FI) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,601–4,617 miles (7,404–7,430 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 Edinburgh (EDI) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $397.70Virgin Atlantic · 43 dates | 35,000 pts + $695.29Atmos · 46 dates | 44,528 pts + $1,706.89Miles & More · 63 dates | 43,701 pts + $1,679.29Miles & More · 1 date |
| Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (HOU) | 18,750 pts + $371.99Flying Blue · 28 dates | 40,000 pts + $687.09AAdvantage · 32 dates | 57,500 pts + $432.19AAdvantage · 32 dates | 200,000 pts + $391.09MileagePlus · 6 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, Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $397.70 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 43 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $695.29 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 46 dates.
- Business Class: 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 63 dates.
- First Class: 200,000 miles + $391.09 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (HOU) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | EDI–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $397.70 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | EDI–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $695.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EDI–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $878.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EDI–IAH | Lufthansa Miles & More | 58,986 pts + $1,652.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EDI–HOU | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $791.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–IAH | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $381.29 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $387.60 | 9+ | 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $397.70 (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $695.29 (5 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $878.59 (6 dates)Atmos | 82,500 pts + $782.69 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $397.70 (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 43,701 pts + $1,679.29 (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 340,000 pts + $398.30 (15 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 44,528 pts + $1,706.89 (14 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 365,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 39,800 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 45,518 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 62,301 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston?
In business class, EDI–IAH with 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, EDI–IAH with 15,000 points + $397.70 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Edinburgh (EDI) and Houston had award space?
EDI–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and EDI–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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $397.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 17:09 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 43 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:29 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 63 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 105 dates, premium economy 98 dates, business class 101 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 108 dates, premium economy 91 dates, business class 102 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 104 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 72 dates, first class 28 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 51 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 19 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 101 dates, premium economy 21 dates, first class 90 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 91 dates, business class 35 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 31 dates, business class 3 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston on points?
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 Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.00 with LifeMiles (40,000 miles + $58.00) to $489.79 with Atmos (27,500 points + $489.79); in business class from $418.59 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $418.59) to $1,706.89 with Miles & More (44,528 miles + $1,706.89). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (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). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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). 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points + $397.70 with Virgin Atlantic (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 44,528 miles + $1,706.89 with Miles & More (14 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.