Award flights from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI)
Award space from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Edinburgh (EDI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $181.60 on IAH–EDI (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,016.70 on IAH–EDI (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $1,585.60 on IAH–EDI (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $181.60
- IAH–EDI · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $560.60
- IAH–EDI · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,016.70
- IAH–EDI · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $1,585.60
- IAH–EDI · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–EDI: 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 18,750 miles + $153.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on HOU–EDI. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,016.70, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,500 points + $365.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–EDI (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $181.60 | IAH–EDI | 21 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $153.10 | IAH–EDI | 167 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 19,846 pts + $367.80 | IAH–EDI | 103 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 144 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 168 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 119 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $365.40 | IAH–EDI | 114 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $349.00 | IAH–EDI | 105 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.40 | IAH–EDI | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 172 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.91 | IAH–EDI | 162 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 43 |
| GOL Smiles | 41,800 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–EDI | 104 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–EDI | 108 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–EDI | 152 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | IAH–EDI | 94 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 35,000 points + $560.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–EDI (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $560.60 | IAH–EDI | 21 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $314.60 | IAH–EDI | 27 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.30 | IAH–EDI | 165 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | IAH–EDI | 129 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $48.90 | IAH–EDI | 39 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,380 pts + $59.41 | HOU–EDI | 18 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–EDI | 134 |
| GOL Smiles | 92,700 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–EDI | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 96,500 pts + $887.00 | IAH–EDI | 52 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 55,000 points + $1,016.70 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–EDI (seen on 52 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,016.70 | IAH–EDI | 52 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $17.10 | IAH–EDI | 138 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.30 | IAH–EDI | 166 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.61 | IAH–EDI | 154 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | IAH–EDI | 53 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 85,921 pts + $1,597.70 | IAH–EDI | 83 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $182.20 | IAH–EDI | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.60 | IAH–EDI | 170 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–EDI | 151 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,800 pts + $1,516.70Mixed cabin | IAH–EDI | 54 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–EDI | 97 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–EDI | 27 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 110,000 points + $1,585.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–EDI (seen on 5 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 Edinburgh (EDI) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 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), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Iberia (IB), KLM (KL) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,601–4,617 miles (7,404–7,430 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Edinburgh (EDI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Edinburgh (EDI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) | 15,000 pts + $181.60Virgin Atlantic · 21 dates | 35,000 pts + $560.60Atmos · 21 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,016.70Atmos · 52 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,585.60Atmos · 5 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) | 18,750 pts + $153.10Flying Blue · 32 dates | 40,000 pts + $242.30Flying Blue · 32 dates | 57,500 pts + $746.30AAdvantage · 33 dates | 360,500 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 19 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 Edinburgh (EDI)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $181.60 on Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 21 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $560.60 on Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 21 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,016.70 on Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 52 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $1,585.60 on Houston (IAH) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 5 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–EDI | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $181.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–EDI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $560.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–EDI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,037.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–EDI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $17.10 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | HOU–EDI | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $353.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–EDI | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $134.71 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–EDI | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $35.20 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–EDI | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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 + $181.60 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $560.60 (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,037.20 (1 date)Atmos | 110,000 pts + $1,585.60 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $181.60 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $571.30 (1 date)Atmos | 57,500 pts + $17.10 (13 dates)AAdvantage | 125,000 pts + $35.40 (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 360,500 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 430,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 410,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 20,553 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 360,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 405,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Edinburgh (EDI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI)?
In business class, IAH–EDI with 55,000 points + $1,016.70 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, IAH–EDI with 15,000 points + $181.60 (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 Edinburgh (EDI) had award space?
IAH–EDI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–EDI (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 Edinburgh (EDI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 18:22 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:12 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,016.70 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 10:46 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 52 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 Edinburgh (EDI)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 144 dates, premium economy 129 dates, business class 138 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 162 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 154 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 114 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 52 dates, first class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 43 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 119 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 168 dates, premium economy 134 dates, business class 97 dates, first class 151 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 94 dates, business class 53 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 104 dates, premium economy 3 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Edinburgh (EDI) 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, 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 Edinburgh (EDI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $367.80 with Miles & More (19,846 miles + $367.80); in business class from $5.60 with SkyMiles (125,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,597.70 with Miles & More (85,921 miles + $1,597.70). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class 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 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 (5:3), 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). 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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, 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 55,000 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 Edinburgh (EDI)?
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 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 14, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.