Award flights from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS)
Award space from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Amsterdam (AMS) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $163.00 on IAH–AMS (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,023.50 on IAH–AMS (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–AMS (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $163.00
- IAH–AMS · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–AMS · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,023.50
- IAH–AMS · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–AMS · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–AMS: 15,000 points + $163.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 18,750 miles + $133.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on HOU–AMS. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,023.50, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,500 points + $25.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 15,000 points + $163.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–AMS (seen on 82 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $163.00 | IAH–AMS | 82 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $133.90 | HOU–AMS | 44 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–AMS | 320 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–AMS | 317 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–AMS | 264 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $359.00 | IAH–AMS | 240 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $74.20 | IAH–AMS | 259 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $294.00 | IAH–AMS | 181 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–AMS | 320 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | HOU–AMS | 50 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.13 | IAH–AMS | 215 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–AMS | 292 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AMS | 165 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AMS | 236 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | IAH–AMS | 257 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $98.95 | IAH–AMS | 306 |
| GOL Smiles | 77,800 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AMS | 321 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 55,000 points + $1,023.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–AMS (seen on 157 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,023.50 | IAH–AMS | 157 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | IAH–AMS | 313 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $334.70 | IAH–AMS | 318 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $402.80 | IAH–AMS | 103 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $100.00 | IAH–AMS | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $41.60Mixed cabin | IAH–AMS | 94 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $141.41Mixed cabin | HOU–AMS | 50 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–AMS | 320 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AMS | 237 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–AMS | 90 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,554.00 | IAH–AMS | 181 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–AMS | 173 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–AMS | 245 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $98.95 | IAH–AMS | 303 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–AMS (seen on 84 dates).
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 Amsterdam (AMS) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Amsterdam (AMS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Iberia (IB) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,001–5,018 miles (8,049–8,075 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Amsterdam (AMS)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Amsterdam (AMS), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 pts + $163.00Virgin Atlantic · 82 dates | 35,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 152 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,023.50Atmos · 157 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 84 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 18,750 pts + $133.90Flying Blue · 44 dates | 40,000 pts + $9.00AAdvantage · 46 dates | 57,500 pts + $9.00AAdvantage · 53 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 2 dates |
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 Amsterdam (AMS)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $163.00 on Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 82 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 152 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,023.50 on Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 157 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 84 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–AMS | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $163.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–AMS | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $568.50 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | HOU–AMS | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $223.90 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AMS | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,023.50 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AMS | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AMS | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $334.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–AMS | Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,474.80 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AMS | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 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 15,000 points + $163.00 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 60 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $223.10 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 291 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 60,000 miles + $334.70 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–AMS, which showed nonstop space there on 296 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $163.10 (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $568.40 (5 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,023.50 (3 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,023.50 (6 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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Questions about Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS)?
In business class, IAH–AMS with 55,000 points + $1,023.50 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, IAH–AMS with 15,000 points + $163.00 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Amsterdam (AMS) had award space?
IAH–AMS (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–AMS (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 Amsterdam (AMS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $163.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:32 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 82 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:23 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,023.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 01:18 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 157 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS)?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, premium economy 305 dates, business class 313 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 50 dates, premium economy 50 dates, business class 50 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 306 dates, business class 303 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 264 dates, premium economy 152 dates, business class 157 dates, first class 84 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 259 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 292 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 317 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business class 245 dates, first class 317 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 181 dates, business class 173 dates) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points + $163.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Amsterdam (AMS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $359.00 with Qantas (36,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (80,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,554.00 with Qantas (98,400 points + $1,554.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. 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 Amsterdam (AMS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), 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), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (22 dates). 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 Amsterdam (AMS)?
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, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 13, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.