Award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 16 programs for EDI→IAH. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $398.37 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 48,078 miles + $1,626.03 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 59,885 miles + $1,572.29 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (EDI)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- 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 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 121 of 128 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, 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 | 15,000 pts + $398.37 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 38 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $359.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 113 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $197.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 121 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $473.83 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 106 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $484.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Icelandair (FI) +1 more | 6 | 86 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $467.31 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 3 | 85 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $180.83 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 51 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + $196.66 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 106 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $192.83 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +5 more | 5 | 120 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $263.10 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 1 | 114 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 117 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 107 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $229.02 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $221.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 89 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 72,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $694.59 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 3 | 42 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $735.14 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $397.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 115 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $647.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 113 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 41,490 pts + $847.89 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 84 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $419.49 | 1 stop | Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 61 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,644 pts + $467.24 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 97 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 105,600 pts + $692.78 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $387.87 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 81 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 566,300 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 48,078 pts + $1,626.03 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 88 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $877.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 59 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $397.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 116 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $789.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 113 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $489.40 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 105 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $424.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +3 more | 2 | 119 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 100 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,800 pts + $879.27Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $807.19 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 4 | 43 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $776.23 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 744,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 59,885 pts + $1,572.29 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 82,500 pts + $782.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $380.59 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 47 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $398.57 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 90 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,051 pts + $459.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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 | 15,000 pts + $398.51 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $474.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $694.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $878.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 59,885 pts + $1,572.29 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $380.99 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,051 pts + $459.00Mixed cabin | 2 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates.
Best months to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 63,160 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 395,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (17 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 59,885 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 48,078 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 48,078 · Miles & More (12 dates) | 355,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 48,078 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 21,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 355,000 · SkyMiles (15 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 44,949 · Miles & More (1 date) | 63,160 · Miles & More (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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 |
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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $398.37; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $694.59; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 48,078 miles + $1,626.03; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 59,885 miles + $1,572.29; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $398.37 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 16:07 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 15:45 UTC). In business class, 48,078 miles + $1,626.03 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 88 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 121 dates, premium economy 115 dates, business class 116 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 114 dates, premium economy 97 dates, business class 105 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 86 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 59 dates, first class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 59 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 29 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 106 dates, premium economy 81 dates, first class 90 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 89 dates, business class 43 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 1 date) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 25,000 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)?
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), 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 (1:0.6), 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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Edinburgh (EDI) 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, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 48,078 miles with Miles & More (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.