Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for IAH→KUL. Lowest economy: 35,625 miles + $283.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 102,500 points + $99.01 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 299,300 points + $1,254.00 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Kuala Lumpur International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 252 of 258 departure dates checked (Emirates Skywards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 35,625 pts + $283.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 7 | 237 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $458.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +2 more | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $17.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 70 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $278.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +2 more | 6 | 224 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 252 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $12.26 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) +1 more | 2 | 146 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 63 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,119 pts + $87.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +8 more | 1 | 249 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +10 more | 7 | 241 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $42.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) +2 more | 3 | 236 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 1 | 195 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,000 pts + $37.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 2 | 154 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 242 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 131,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +4 more | 1 | 221 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $457.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 185 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.50 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Japan Airlines (JL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $17.80 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 2 | 241 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $634.30 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 9+ | 106 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,010 pts + $128.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 2 | 190 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 111 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $37.20 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 112 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 135,600 pts + $373.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 107 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 416,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), ANA (NH) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 102,500 pts + $99.01 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +5 more | 1 | 219 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $14.90 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 1 | 241 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 115,000 pts + $249.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 7 | 226 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $697.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 9+ | 188 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 241 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $1,551.10 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 164 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 147,500 pts + $1,027.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 30 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 234 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 2 | 90 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 301,999 pts + $764.60 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $37.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 2 | 78 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, 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 | Etihad Guest | 35,625 pts + $283.00 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $458.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $58.10 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $54.70 | 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.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,625 · Etihad Guest (10 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 115,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (3 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Skywards (4 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 36,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 35,625 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (21 dates) | 102,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (6 dates) | |
| 35,625 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 116,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 134,485 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 193,000 · Skywards (14 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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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Search Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)How many miles or points you need from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- In economy, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 35,625 miles + $283.00; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $457.40; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 102,500 points + $99.01; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 299,300 points + $1,254.00; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,625 miles + $283.00 with Etihad Guest. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 11:11 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 237 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 16:41 UTC). In business class, 102,500 points + $99.01 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 219 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 16:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 70 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 249 dates, premium economy 190 dates, business class 219 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 236 dates, premium economy 106 dates, business class 164 dates, first class 90 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 146 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 154 dates, premium economy 112 dates, business class 18 dates, first class 78 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 252 dates, premium economy 111 dates, business class 241 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 237 dates, business class 226 dates, first class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 221 dates, premium economy 8 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
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, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 35,625 miles with Etihad Guest (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 102,500 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.