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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAH→BUD. Lowest economy: 10,231 miles + $325.70 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,023.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $33.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 17 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 64 of 64 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Budapest (BUD)
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 | 10,231 pts + $325.70 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $152.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 64 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 40 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,500 pts + $190.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $373.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 50 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 27,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 2 | 38 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,900 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 52 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $98.81 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.40 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 8 | 54 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 33 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 44 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 32 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 3 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 64 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $552.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $150.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $50.00 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +8 more | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,705 pts + $56.31 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,100 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 161,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 17 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $13.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $354.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 64 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.21 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 2 | 61 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 85,921 pts + $1,498.10 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $37.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +11 more | 1 | 54 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,473.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $346.20 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 8 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 44 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 405,500 pts + $35.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $33.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 440,500 pts + $24.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 22 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus 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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 10,231 pts + $337.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $568.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,023.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $752.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $358.50 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.21 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $50.40Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $24.30 | 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 10,231 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 27 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,307 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (18 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 15,172 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 375,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 10,307 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 75,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 375,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 10,231 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 375,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 43,500 · Qantas (4 dates) | 101,330 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 108,000 · Qantas (4 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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Search Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)How many miles or points you need from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)
- In economy, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 10,231 miles + $325.70; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $568.20; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $1,023.20; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 110,000 points + $33.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,231 miles + $325.70 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 3, 2026, 03:29 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:26 UTC). In business class, 55,000 points + $1,023.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Sep 30, 2026, 01:15 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 40 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 63 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business class 61 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 50 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 17 dates, first class 20 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 26 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 52 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 15 dates, first class 22 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 32 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 64 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business class 64 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 10,231 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 Houston (IAH) to Budapest (BUD)?
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 Aug 2027 departures, 10,231 miles with Miles & More (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.