Award flights from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for FRA→IAH. Lowest economy: 13,015 miles + $401.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business: 54,561 miles + $1,033.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first: 54,561 miles + $1,038.79 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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FRA to IAH at a glance
- From
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (FRA)
- To
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport, Houston, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 13,015 pts + $401.19 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +4 more | 3 | 323 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $172.59 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 248 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $148.39 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +5 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $160.53 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 295 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 303 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $312.29 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,695 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 2 | 306 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $148.39 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 8 | 326 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 54,561 pts + $1,033.19 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 240 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $154.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 200,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 5 | 326 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 298 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $529.76 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 54,561 pts + $1,038.79 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 13,015 pts + $401.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $172.59 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $160.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $312.29 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $148.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $154.19 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 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 at the time shown. 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 13,015 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 44,695 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 239 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 54,561 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 228 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly FRA to IAH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,015 · Miles & More (15 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (12 dates) | 72,000 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 72,000 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 42,500 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 54,561 · Miles & More (23 dates) | 54,561 · Miles & More (3 dates) | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 42,500 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 54,561 · Miles & More (27 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (8 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (8 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 54,561 · Miles & More (7 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 42,500 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 54,561 · Miles & More (28 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 42,500 · Miles & More (29 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (30 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (30 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 56,577 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 72,000 · Miles & More (31 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 72,000 · Miles & More (31 dates) | — | |
| 13,015 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 44,695 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 72,000 · Miles & More (10 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Frankfurt am Main to Houston award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 13,015 miles + $401.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:07 UTC). In business, 54,561 miles + $1,033.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business award space on 240 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on FRA→IAH?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 248 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 323 dates, premium economy 306 dates, business 240 dates, first 4 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 303 dates, business 298 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business 326 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 295 dates, business 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from FRA to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 13,015 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 FRA→IAH award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 13,015 miles with Miles & More (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 54,561 miles with Miles & More (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.