Award flights from Houston to Manila (MNL)
Award space from Houston to Manila (MNL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Manila (MNL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 37,500 miles + $14.90 on IAH–MNL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 on IAH–MNL (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 85,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 37,500 pts + $14.90
- IAH–MNL · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 62,500 pts + $37.80
- IAH–MNL · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 116,000 pts + $1,254.00
- IAH–MNL · Skywards · mixed cabin from 85,000 pts + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Atmos)
- Lowest first class
- 269,200 pts + $5.60
- IAH–MNL · SkyMiles · mixed cabin from 85,000 pts + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Atmos)
Economy was lowest on IAH–MNL: 37,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–MNL. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 116,000 miles + $1,254.00, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (42,500 miles + $311.00).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Manila (MNL) on points: 37,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–MNL (seen on 39 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $14.90 | IAH–MNL | 39 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $292.50 | IAH–MNL | 134 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–MNL | 165 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $311.00 | IAH–MNL | 148 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 47,000 pts + $308.28 | IAH–MNL | 6 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MNL | 126 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MNL | 137 |
| United MileagePlus | 54,400 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MNL | 166 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,745 pts + $93.61 | IAH–MNL | 165 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 59,800 pts + $322.50 | IAH–MNL | 79 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $20.05 | IAH–MNL | 56 |
| Etihad Guest | 65,625 pts + $293.00 | IAH–MNL | 137 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 70,400 pts + $42.80 | IAH–MNL | 72 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 72,500 pts + $38.30 | IAH–MNL | 12 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MNL | 137 |
| GOL Smiles | 101,400 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MNL | 78 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Manila (MNL) on points: 62,500 points + $37.80 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–MNL (seen on 61 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 62,500 pts + $37.80 | IAH–MNL | 61 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $15.00 | IAH–MNL | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $17.80 | IAH–MNL | 166 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $554.60 | IAH–MNL | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $81.31 | IAH–MNL | 155 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 102,100 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MNL | 72 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 118,900 pts + $211.00 | IAH–MNL | 52 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 147,500 pts + $459.60 | IAH–MNL | 129 |
| GOL Smiles | 744,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MNL | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Manila (MNL) on points: 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 with Emirates Skywards on IAH–MNL (seen on 132 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 125 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 100,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 73 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $17.80Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 166 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–MNL | 132 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MNL | 131 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 144,991 pts + $88.41Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 163 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 146,100 pts + $216.60Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 19 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 180,000 pts + $697.50 | IAH–MNL | 130 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 269,300 pts + $13.00Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 14 |
| Etihad Guest | 1,636,375 pts + $773.00Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Manila (MNL) on points: 269,200 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on IAH–MNL (seen on 79 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | IAH–MNL | 82 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 269,200 pts + $5.60 | IAH–MNL | 79 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–MNL | 4 |
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 Manila (MNL) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Manila (MNL)
- 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
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,524–8,544 miles (13,718–13,750 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Manila (MNL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Manila (MNL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Manila (MNL) | 37,500 pts + $14.90AAdvantage · 39 dates | 62,500 pts + $37.80Atmos · 61 dates | 85,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 125 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 82 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Houston (HOU) to Manila (MNL) | 37,500 pts + $14.90AAdvantage · 7 dates | 71,500 pts + $19.10MileagePlus · 19 dates | 170,510 pts + $83.91Aeroplan · 18 dates · Mixed cabin | 269,300 pts + $13.00SkyMiles · 6 dates · Mixed cabin |
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 Manila (MNL)
- Economy: 37,500 miles + $14.90 on Houston (IAH) to Manila (MNL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 39 dates.
- Premium Economy: 62,500 points + $37.80 on Houston (IAH) to Manila (MNL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 61 dates.
- Business Class: 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 on Houston (IAH) to Manila (MNL) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 132 dates; mixed cabin from 85,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
- First Class: 269,200 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Manila (MNL) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 79 dates; mixed cabin from 85,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–MNL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $28.40 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–MNL | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $19.10 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MNL | Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MNL | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 180,000 pts + $697.50 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $48.50 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MNL | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MNL | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $13.10 | 1 | 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 Manila (MNL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 pts + $28.40 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $19.10 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + $25.60 (13 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 47,000 pts + $328.03 (1 date)Asia Miles | 81,000 pts + $554.80 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 180,000 pts + $697.50 (29 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + $48.50 (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $19.10 (20 dates)MileagePlus | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 102,100 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)SkyMiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 102,100 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)SkyMiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 102,100 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)SkyMiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Privilege Club | 100,009 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 169,111 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 269,300 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | — | |
| 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 363,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | — |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Houston to Manila (MNL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Manila (MNL)?
In business class, IAH–MNL with 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 85,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–MNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, IAH–MNL with 37,500 miles + $14.90 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Manila (MNL) had award space?
IAH–MNL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–MNL (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 Manila (MNL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 37,500 miles + $14.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 22:27 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:10 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 19:12 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 132 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:10 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 85,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Manila (MNL)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 39 dates, premium economy 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 165 dates, premium economy 155 dates, business class 163 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 165 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 125 dates, first class 82 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 56 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 72 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 137 dates, premium economy 72 dates, business class 14 dates, first class 79 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 148 dates, business class 132 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Manila (MNL) 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Manila (MNL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (52,800 miles + $5.60) to $322.50 with Qantas (59,800 points + $322.50); in business class from $13.00 with SkyMiles (269,300 miles + $13.00 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 Manila (MNL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Manila (MNL) 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, 37,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 116,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (23 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 85,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos. 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 Manila (MNL)?
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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.