Award flights from Houston to Cairo (CAI)
Award space from Houston to Cairo (CAI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Cairo (CAI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $334.89 on IAH–CAI (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 70,000 points + $420.59 on IAH–CAI (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 170,000 points + $67.39 on IAH–CAI (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $334.89
- IAH–CAI · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 45,000 pts + $420.59
- IAH–CAI · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 70,000 pts + $420.59
- IAH–CAI · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 170,000 pts + $67.39
- IAH–CAI · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–CAI: 27,000 points + $334.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $231.19 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on HOU–CAI. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 70,000 points + $420.59, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 points + $417.29).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Cairo (CAI) on points: 27,000 points + $334.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–CAI (seen on 11 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $334.89 | IAH–CAI | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $231.19 | IAH–CAI | 95 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $417.29 | IAH–CAI | 95 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $269.99 | IAH–CAI | 82 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $22.59 | IAH–CAI | 71 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–CAI | 68 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $7.59 | IAH–CAI | 95 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $38.69 | IAH–CAI | 68 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $397.29 | IAH–CAI | 53 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.80 | IAH–CAI | 90 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–CAI | 70 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,700 pts + $37.29 | IAH–CAI | 74 |
| Etihad Guest | 63,125 pts + $294.99 | IAH–CAI | 83 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $175.80 | IAH–CAI | 48 |
| GOL Smiles | 135,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–CAI | 28 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Cairo (CAI) on points: 45,000 points + $420.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–CAI (seen on 22 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $420.59 | IAH–CAI | 22 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $10.99 | IAH–CAI | 95 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 56,000 pts + $398.89 | IAH–CAI | 16 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $357.69 | IAH–CAI | 96 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $91.39 | IAH–CAI | 18 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 79,961 pts + $109.70 | IAH–CAI | 67 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,774.39 | HOU–CAI | 7 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 171,600 pts + $37.49 | IAH–CAI | 48 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Cairo (CAI) on points: 70,000 points + $420.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–CAI (seen on 56 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $420.59 | IAH–CAI | 56 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $33.79 | IAH–CAI | 27 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $7.59Mixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 96 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $529.69 | IAH–CAI | 92 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $78.10Mixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 59 |
| Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $294.99Mixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 56 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–CAI | 67 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,077.99 | IAH–CAI | 75 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 134,600 pts + $1,643.29Mixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 24 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 153,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 457,000 pts + $37.49 | IAH–CAI | 4 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Cairo (CAI) on points: 170,000 points + $67.39 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–CAI (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 170,000 pts + $67.39 | IAH–CAI | 20 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 | IAH–CAI | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 453,800 pts + $37.49Mixed cabin | IAH–CAI | 50 |
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 Cairo (CAI) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Cairo (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 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,005–7,019 miles (11,274–11,296 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairo (CAI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Cairo (CAI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) | 27,000 pts + $334.89Virgin Atlantic · 11 dates | 45,000 pts + $420.59Atmos · 22 dates | 70,000 pts + $420.59Atmos · 56 dates | 170,000 pts + $67.39Atmos · 20 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Cairo (CAI) | 35,000 pts + $231.19Flying Blue · 17 dates | 55,000 pts + $31.29MileagePlus · 17 dates | 70,000 pts + $55.99AAdvantage · 5 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99Qantas · 3 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 Cairo (CAI)
- Economy: 27,000 points + $334.89 on Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 11 dates.
- Premium Economy: 45,000 points + $420.59 on Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 22 dates.
- Business Class: 70,000 points + $420.59 on Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 56 dates.
- First Class: 170,000 points + $67.39 on Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 20 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–CAI | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,000 pts + $334.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–CAI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $432.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–CAI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $121.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–CAI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $438.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–CAI | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $31.29Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–CAI | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $529.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HOU–CAI | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–CAI | Delta SkyMiles | 453,800 pts + $37.49Mixed cabin | 9+ | 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 to Cairo (CAI) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,000 pts + $334.89 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + $432.59 (1 date)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $121.59 (7 dates)AAdvantage | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 (1 date)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + $231.19 (20 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $51.09 (4 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 (1 date)Qantas | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + $438.49 (6 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $438.49 (10 dates)Atmos | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 80,693 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 181,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — |
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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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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Questions about Houston to Cairo (CAI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Cairo (CAI)?
In business class, IAH–CAI with 70,000 points + $420.59 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, IAH–CAI with 27,000 points + $334.89 (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 Cairo (CAI) had award space?
IAH–CAI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–CAI (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 Cairo (CAI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 points + $334.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 1, 2026, 13:33 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:55 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 70,000 points + $420.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 19:55 UTC for a Jan 9, 2027 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 56 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Cairo (CAI)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 71 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 27 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 90 dates, premium economy 67 dates, business class 59 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 95 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 56 dates, first class 20 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 68 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 74 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 50 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 82 dates, business class 75 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 83 dates, business class 56 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 28 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Cairo (CAI) 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 Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Cairo (CAI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $7.59 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $7.59) to $417.29 with Atmos (35,000 points + $417.29); in business class from $7.59 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $7.59 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,643.29 with Qantas (134,600 points + $1,643.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 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 (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), 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). 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 Cairo (CAI) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 27,000 points + $334.89 with Virgin Atlantic (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 70,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (16 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 Cairo (CAI)?
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 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 20, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.