Award flights from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for HOU→NBO. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $279.75 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $703.05 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $13.55 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $48.25 (United MileagePlus).
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Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO) at a glance
- From
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- To
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 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), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 20 of 22 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Nairobi (NBO)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $279.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $25.55 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 17 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 42,500 pts + $287.95 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 7 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $13.55 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +6 more | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,400 pts + $40.75 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $303.95 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $87.94 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 3 | 19 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $48.25 | 2 stops | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $463.05 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $711.65 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 95,653 pts + $135.46 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 113,600 pts + $40.75 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,800 pts + $820.75 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $1,314.65 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.55Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $254.45Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $93.74Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $703.05 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,229.95 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $279.75 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $25.55 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $48.25 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 137,400 pts + $40.35 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $703.45 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,229.95 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 233,041 pts + $132.26 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 1,398,250 pts + $777.95 | 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 Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 182,900 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 164,700 · Qantas (1 date) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (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 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $279.75; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $48.25; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 115,000 miles + $703.05, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 88,000 miles + $13.55 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)
What's the lowest Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $279.75 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 18:18 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 20:12 UTC). In business class, 115,000 miles + $703.05 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 18:18 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 20:12 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $13.55 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 17 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 19 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 4 dates, premium economy 9 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 16 dates, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 19 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 15 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 17 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 20 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 16 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)?
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.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 115,000 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 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.