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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for IAH→EDI. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $180.40 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,015.40 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (EDI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 187 of 199 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 Edinburgh (EDI)
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 | 6,131 pts + $337.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 6,131 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 92 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $180.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $154.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 184 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 170 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 24,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 121 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 155 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $365.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 113 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 133 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 35,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 103 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 9+ | 178 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 59 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 112 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 157 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 107 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $560.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $312.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 184 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 150 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $29.90 | 1 stop | Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,016 pts + $144.11 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 175 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 127 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 94,200 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 71 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 537,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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 + $1,015.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 167 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.51Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 9+ | 179 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 72 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $1,454.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 86,558 pts + $1,548.90 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 9+ | 81 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $50.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW) +4 more | 4 | 178 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 157 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $36.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 102 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 151,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 5 | 82 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 199,000 pts + $375.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 184 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 487,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 143 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 38 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles 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 + $180.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 19,846 pts + $367.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $560.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,015.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $134.11Mixed cabin | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 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 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 6,131 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 26 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 6,131 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | |
| 6,131 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 6,131 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 15,018 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 375,500 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 6,131 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 400,500 · SkyMiles (15 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 384,400 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,018 · Miles & More (20 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 355,500 · SkyMiles (19 dates) | |
| 22,051 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 70,591 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 435,500 · SkyMiles (3 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 | — |
| 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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Search Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)How many points you need from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $180.40; 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 + $560.40; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $1,015.40; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $180.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 19:31 UTC for a Nov 8, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 03:55 UTC). In business class, 55,000 points + $1,015.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 19:31 UTC for a Nov 10, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 46 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 170 dates, premium economy 150 dates, business class 167 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 187 dates, premium economy 175 dates, business class 179 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 113 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 46 dates, first class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 59 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 121 dates, business class 82 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 155 dates, premium economy 127 dates, business class 102 dates, first class 143 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 107 dates, business class 72 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 103 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 18 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 6,131 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
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 Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 55,000 points with Atmos (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.