Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for IAH→CAI. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $332.59 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 70,000 points + $420.09 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 215,000 points + $67.39 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Cairo International, Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 153 of 156 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairo (CAI)
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 | 27,000 pts + $332.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $269.99 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 138 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $295.59 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 136 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $231.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) +1 more | 9+ | 132 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 117 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $22.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +3 more | — | 103 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $15.39 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +10 more | 5 | 126 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $38.69 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS) +3 more | 4 | 104 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $275.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 4 | 92 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 4 | 153 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 130 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,700 pts + $37.39 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 106 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 63,125 pts + $284.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 131 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $173.65 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 76 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 123,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ) +7 more | 2 | 45 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $295.59 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.39 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Eurowings (EW) +7 more | 9+ | 126 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 56,000 pts + $395.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $358.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 3 | 131 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $48.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 79,794 pts + $88.80 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 127 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $269.99 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,507.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 66 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 169,100 pts + $37.39 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 87 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 511,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $420.09 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 53 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $19.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | — | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $15.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +9 more | 2 | 127 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $77.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 2 | 132 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $531.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 4 | 132 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $251.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 104 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 126 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,077.99 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 118 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 131,000 pts + $1,175.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 153,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 62 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 452,000 pts + $37.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 644,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 90,000 pts + $85.60 | 2 stops | Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $67.39 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 27 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 280,500 pts + $1,077.99 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $37.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 89 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, 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 | 27,000 pts + $333.39 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.39 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $121.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $531.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $85.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $119.99 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $37.39Mixed cabin | 4 | 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 (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 90,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 299,300 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates)Mixed cabin | 448,800 · SkyMiles (19 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 449,600 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | 215,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 45,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 449,600 · SkyMiles (15 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 215,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 131,000 · Qantas (1 date) | 143,000 · Qantas (1 date) | 400,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 104,211 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | — | |
| 43,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 104,258 · Aeroplan (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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 27,000 points + $332.59; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 45,000 points + $295.59; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $420.09; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 215,000 points + $67.39; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 27,000 points + $332.59 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 23:30 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:59 UTC). In business class, 70,000 points + $420.09 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 53 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 14:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 103 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 30 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 153 dates, premium economy 127 dates, business class 132 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 136 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 53 dates, first class 27 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 104 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 106 dates, premium economy 87 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 89 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 138 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 118 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 131 dates, business class 104 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 45 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 2 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Emirates Skywards (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), 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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), 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 Cairo (CAI)?
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, 27,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 70,000 points with Atmos (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.