Award flights from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR)
Award space from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and London Heathrow (LHR) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $182.30 on IAH–LHR (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,004.00 on IAH–LHR (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–LHR (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $182.30
- IAH–LHR · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–LHR · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,004.00
- IAH–LHR · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 55,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–LHR · Atmos
Business class was lowest on IAH–LHR: 55,000 points + $1,004.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 57,500 miles + $733.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–LHR. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,004.00, 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 London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 15,000 points + $182.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on IAH–LHR (seen on 89 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $182.30 | IAH–LHR | 89 |
| GOL Smiles | 15,300 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 199 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $153.10 | HOU–LHR | 66 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 314 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 22,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 322 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 257 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–LHR | 320 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.46 | IAH–LHR | 227 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 322 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $359.00 | IAH–LHR | 279 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 325 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | IAH–LHR | 263 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | HOU–LHR | 60 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 314 |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $38.00 | IAH–LHR | 206 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $98.95 | IAH–LHR | 306 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 35,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–LHR (seen on 161 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–LHR | 161 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $316.40 | IAH–LHR | 71 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.90 | IAH–LHR | 326 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $533.50 | IAH–LHR | 311 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $752.80 | IAH–LHR | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $84.31 | HOU–LHR | 60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,679.00 | IAH–LHR | 222 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 254 |
| GOL Smiles | 614,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 5 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 55,000 points + $1,004.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–LHR (seen on 182 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,004.00 | IAH–LHR | 182 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | IAH–LHR | 313 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $354.80 | IAH–LHR | 326 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 62,000 pts + $31.45 | IAH–LHR | 2 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $359.00 | IAH–LHR | 219 |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | IAH–LHR | 70 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 325 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $29.00 | IAH–LHR | 8 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 236 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 92,700 pts + $5.60 | IAH–LHR | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 94,100 pts + $1,554.00Mixed cabin | IAH–LHR | 215 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–LHR | 182 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–LHR | 309 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $98.95 | IAH–LHR | 303 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 255,156 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin | HOU–LHR | 60 |
| GOL Smiles | 346,600 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–LHR | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 55,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–LHR (seen on 266 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 London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Iberia (IB), KLM (KL) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,824–4,839 miles (7,763–7,787 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and London Heathrow (LHR), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 15,000 pts + $182.30Virgin Atlantic · 89 dates | 35,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 161 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,004.00Atmos · 182 dates | 55,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 266 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 15,400 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 15 dates | 40,000 pts + $533.50AAdvantage · 101 dates | 57,500 pts + $733.50AAdvantage · 102 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,524.00Atmos · 16 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 London Heathrow (LHR)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $182.30 on Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 89 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 161 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,004.00 on Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 182 dates.
- First Class: 55,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 266 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–LHR | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $182.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–LHR | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $238.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–LHR | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $549.00 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–LHR | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,004.00 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–LHR | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $355.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–LHR | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,698.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–LHR | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–LHR | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 172,800 pts + $1,679.00 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,300 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on IAH–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 183 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 35,000 points + $549.00 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 152 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 55,000 points + $1,004.00 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 154 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) 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 + $182.30 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $549.00 (6 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,004.00 (5 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $25.60 (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $25.60 (10 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $25.60 (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 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 (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 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 (9 dates)Atmos | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 427,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR)?
In business class, IAH–LHR with 55,000 points + $1,004.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, IAH–LHR with 15,000 points + $182.30 (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 London Heathrow (LHR) had award space?
IAH–LHR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–LHR (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 London Heathrow (LHR)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $182.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 21:50 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 89 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:47 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,004.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 21:50 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 182 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 London Heathrow (LHR)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 311 dates, business class 313 dates, first class 8 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 60 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business class 60 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 306 dates, business class 303 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 161 dates, business class 182 dates, first class 266 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 263 dates, business class 8 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 322 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 257 dates, premium economy 254 dates, business class 182 dates, first class 257 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 206 dates, business class 70 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,300 miles with GOL Smiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to London Heathrow (LHR)?
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) to $1,554.00 with Qantas (94,100 points + $1,554.00 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 London Heathrow (LHR)?
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), 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), Aeromexico Club Premier (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 London Heathrow (LHR) 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 (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 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 London Heathrow (LHR)?
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 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.