Award flights from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Award space from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 37,500 Avios on IAH–AUH (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Lowest business class: 93,000 miles on IAH–AUH (Turkish Miles & Smiles); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $7.00 on IAH–AUH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 37,500 pts + taxes not reported
- IAH–AUH · Privilege Club
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $43.58
- IAH–AUH · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 93,000 pts + taxes not reported
- IAH–AUH · Miles&Smiles · mixed cabin from 70,000 pts + $7.00 on IAH–AUH (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 215,000 pts + $64.20
- IAH–AUH · Atmos · part of the trip in a lower cabin
Premium economy was lowest on IAH–AUH: 55,000 miles + $43.58 with United MileagePlus. The lowest on another airport pair was 55,000 miles + $56.08 with United MileagePlus on HOU–AUH. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 122,000 miles + $544.70, about 2.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (51,500 miles + $246.90).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points: 37,500 Avios + taxes not reported with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on IAH–AUH (seen on 31 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 37,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AUH | 31 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $7.00 | IAH–AUH | 46 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $64.20 | IAH–AUH | 46 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,500 pts + $100.00 | IAH–AUH | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $14.28 | IAH–AUH | 29 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $279.40 | IAH–AUH | 37 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,500 pts + $246.90 | IAH–AUH | 12 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AUH | 32 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $85.11 | IAH–AUH | 34 |
| GOL Smiles | 102,600 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AUH | 14 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points: 55,000 miles + $43.58 with United MileagePlus on IAH–AUH (seen on 26 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points: 93,000 miles + taxes not reported with Turkish Miles & Smiles on IAH–AUH (seen on 31 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $7.00Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 4 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $279.40Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 39 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $14.28Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 29 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 93,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AUH | 31 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 122,000 pts + $544.70 | IAH–AUH | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 147,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 9 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 170,000 pts + $64.20Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 25 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 213,300 pts + $77.51Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 23 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points: 215,000 points + $64.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–AUH on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin) (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + $64.20Mixed cabin | IAH–AUH | 5 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 257,100 pts + $77.61 | IAH–AUH | 1 |
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.
Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Iberia (IB), KLM (KL) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,183–8,201 miles (13,169–13,198 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Abu Dhabi (AUH), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 37,500 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 31 dates | 55,000 pts + $43.58MileagePlus · 26 dates | 70,000 pts + $7.00AAdvantage · 4 dates · Mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + $64.20Atmos · 5 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Houston (HOU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 40,000 pts + $7.00AAdvantage · 13 dates | 55,000 pts + $56.08MileagePlus · 6 dates | 70,000 pts + $30.90AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | — |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Economy: 37,500 Avios on Houston (IAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed economy award space there on 31 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 miles + $43.58 on Houston (IAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 26 dates.
- Business Class: 93,000 miles on Houston (IAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed business-class award space there on 31 dates; mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $7.00 on IAH–AUH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 215,000 points + $64.20 on Houston (IAH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards on a mixed-cabin itinerary, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HOU–AUH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $22.10 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–AUH | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $44.10 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AUH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $24.80Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AUH | Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $279.40Mixed cabin | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AUH | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 93,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AUH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 122,000 pts + $544.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AUH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $64.20Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AUH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 257,100 pts + $77.61 | 1 | 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.
Best months to fly from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $7.00 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $44.10 (7 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $24.80 (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 257,100 pts + $77.61 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $43.58 (7 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Privilege Club | 55,000 pts + $43.58 (8 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + $279.40 (4 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + $64.20 (3 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Privilege Club | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 145,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | — | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 205,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 188,692 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
In business class, IAH–AUH with 93,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $7.00 on IAH–AUH (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IAH–AUH with 37,500 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Abu Dhabi (AUH) had award space?
IAH–AUH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–AUH (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 37,500 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:40 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 93,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Seen Oct 23, 2026, 16:24 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:40 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $7.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 46 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 34 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 23 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 46 dates, business class 25 dates, first class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 37 dates, business class 39 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 5 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 31 dates, business class 9 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points?
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 Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $7.00 with AAdvantage (40,000 miles + $7.00) to $279.40 with Etihad Guest (48,000 miles + $279.40). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege 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). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (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). 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), 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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points?
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, 37,500 Avios + taxes not reported with Privilege Club (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 93,000 miles + taxes not reported with Miles&Smiles (6 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 70,000 miles + $24.80 with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Houston to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 10, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.