Award flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Award space from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $462.30 on IAH–KUL (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $700.10 on IAH–KUL (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $17.90 on IAH–KUL (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 36,000 pts + $462.30
- IAH–KUL · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $459.30
- IAH–KUL · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 115,000 pts + $700.10
- IAH–KUL · Flying Blue · mixed cabin from 110,000 pts + $17.90 on IAH–KUL (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 299,300 pts + $1,254.00
- IAH–KUL · Qantas
Economy was lowest on IAH–KUL: 36,000 points + $462.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,166 points + $93.31 with Air Canada Aeroplan on HOU–KUL. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 115,000 miles + $700.10, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $274.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 36,000 points + $462.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–KUL (seen on 45 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $462.30 | IAH–KUL | 45 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $13.00 | IAH–KUL | 62 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.60 | IAH–KUL | 157 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | IAH–KUL | 210 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $12.26 | IAH–KUL | 74 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KUL | 67 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 57,143 pts + $93.31 | IAH–KUL | 224 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $13.40 | IAH–KUL | 191 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,500 pts + $293.00 | IAH–KUL | 217 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $42.80 | IAH–KUL | 74 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $48.70 | IAH–KUL | 220 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $311.00 | IAH–KUL | 161 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,500 pts + $13.10 | IAH–KUL | 175 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KUL | 133 |
| GOL Smiles | 133,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KUL | 201 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 65,000 miles + $459.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–KUL (seen on 125 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $459.30 | IAH–KUL | 125 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.80 | IAH–KUL | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $14.90 | IAH–KUL | 186 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $622.70 | IAH–KUL | 92 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $311.00 | IAH–KUL | 72 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 121,209 pts + $88.41 | IAH–KUL | 141 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,300 pts + $13.10 | IAH–KUL | 80 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 144,400 pts + $220.80 | IAH–KUL | 76 |
| GOL Smiles | 417,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KUL | 20 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 115,000 miles + $700.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–KUL (seen on 133 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $17.90Mixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 188 |
| Etihad Guest | 115,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 185 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $700.10 | IAH–KUL | 133 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–KUL | 197 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KUL | 127 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 24 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–KUL | 26 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | IAH–KUL | 159 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 282,500 pts + $91.11Mixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 207 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.10 | IAH–KUL | 22 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on points: 299,300 points + $1,254.00 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on IAH–KUL (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–KUL | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.40Mixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 55 |
| Etihad Guest | 301,999 pts + $1,000.80 | IAH–KUL | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $13.20Mixed cabin | IAH–KUL | 3 |
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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- 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), 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 23 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,910–9,933 miles (15,949–15,985 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 36,000 pts + $462.30Virgin Atlantic · 45 dates | 65,000 pts + $459.30Flying Blue · 125 dates | 110,000 pts + $17.90MileagePlus · 188 dates · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00Qantas · 7 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 57,166 pts + $93.31Aeroplan · 22 dates | 65,000 pts + $457.80Flying Blue · 12 dates | 216,100 pts + $2,008.80Qantas · 3 dates · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00Qantas · 1 date |
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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Economy: 36,000 points + $462.30 on Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 45 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $459.30 on Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 125 dates.
- Business Class: 115,000 miles + $700.10 on Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 133 dates; mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $17.90 on IAH–KUL (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 299,300 points + $1,254.00 on Houston (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed first-class award space there on 7 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–KUL | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $462.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–KUL | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $459.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KUL | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $57.30Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KUL | Etihad Guest | 115,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KUL | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KUL | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 190,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HOU–KUL | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–KUL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.40Mixed cabin | 5 | 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 pts + $462.60 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $477.80 (9 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + $57.30 (17 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 36,000 pts + $462.30 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + $459.30 (19 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $700.10 (21 dates)Flying Blue | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Flying Blue | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Flying Blue | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.80 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Skywards | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
In business class, IAH–KUL with 115,000 miles + $700.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $17.90 on IAH–KUL (United MileagePlus). In economy, IAH–KUL with 36,000 points + $462.30 (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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) had award space?
IAH–KUL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–KUL (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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 36,000 points + $462.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 18:00 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 21:18 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 115,000 miles + $700.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 21:18 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 133 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 16:57 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 110,000 miles + $17.90 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 62 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 224 dates, premium economy 141 dates, business class 207 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 220 dates, premium economy 92 dates, business class 159 dates, first class 55 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 74 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 74 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 175 dates, premium economy 80 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 3 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 210 dates, premium economy 72 dates, business class 197 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 217 dates, business class 185 dates, first class 4 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $12.26 with LifeMiles (47,000 miles + $12.26) to $462.30 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $462.30); in business class from $17.90 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $17.90 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,254.00 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,254.00). 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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, 36,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 115,000 miles + $700.10 with Flying Blue (21 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jul 2027 departures from 110,000 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus. 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
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 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.