Award flights from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)
Award space from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Mexico City (MEX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on HOU–MEX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 17,500 miles + $86.95 on IAH–MEX (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 25,000 points + $79.05 on IAH–MEX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $59.05
- HOU–MEX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 12,700 pts + $86.46
- IAH–MEX · Club Premier
- Lowest business class
- 17,500 pts + $86.95
- IAH–MEX · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $79.05
- IAH–MEX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on HOU–MEX: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–MEX. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 17,500 miles + $86.95, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,000 miles + $86.95).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–MEX (seen on 37 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $59.05 | HOU–MEX | 37 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 9,000 pts + $86.46 | IAH–MEX | 330 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + $86.95 | IAH–MEX | 11 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $137.52 | IAH–MEX | 250 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $82.48 | IAH–MEX | 224 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $79.05 | IAH–MEX | 6 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $82.45 | IAH–MEX | 233 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $59.05 | IAH–MEX | 230 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $91.45 | IAH–MEX | 175 |
| United MileagePlus | 18,300 pts + $59.05 | IAH–MEX | 324 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $82.45 | IAH–MEX | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 23,400 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–MEX | 325 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,500 pts + $59.05 | IAH–MEX | 172 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 12,700 points + $86.46 with Aeromexico Club Premier on IAH–MEX (seen on 319 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 17,500 miles + $86.95 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–MEX (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 17,500 pts + $86.95 | IAH–MEX | 4 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $59.05 | HOU–MEX | 37 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 23,300 pts + $86.46 | IAH–MEX | 329 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $130.86 | IAH–MEX | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $82.48 | IAH–MEX | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $59.05 | IAH–MEX | 93 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $91.45 | IAH–MEX | 220 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $82.45 | IAH–MEX | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $59.05 | IAH–MEX | 324 |
| GOL Smiles | 43,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–MEX | 299 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,300 pts + $82.45 | IAH–MEX | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 25,000 points + $79.05 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–MEX (seen on 6 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 Mexico City (MEX) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Mexico City (MEX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 744–766 miles (1,198–1,232 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Mexico City (MEX)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Mexico City (MEX), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 21 dates | 12,700 pts + $86.46Club Premier · 319 dates | 17,500 pts + $86.95Flying Blue · 4 dates | 25,000 pts + $79.05Atmos · 6 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Mexico City (MEX) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 37 dates | — | 20,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 37 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 Mexico City (MEX)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on Houston (HOU) to Mexico City (MEX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 37 dates.
- Premium Economy: 12,700 points + $86.46 on Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) with Aeromexico Club Premier, which showed premium economy award space there on 319 dates.
- Business Class: 17,500 miles + $86.95 on Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 4 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 points + $79.05 on Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–MEX | Aeromexico Club Premier | 9,000 pts + $86.46 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–MEX | Aeromexico Club Premier | 12,700 pts + $86.46 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MEX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $86.95 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HOU–MEX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MEX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $82.48 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MEX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $130.86 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–MEX | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $82.45 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–MEX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $79.05 | 4 | 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 9,000 points + $86.46 via Aeromexico Club Premier on IAH–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 12,700 points + $86.46 via Aeromexico Club Premier on IAH–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 319 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 17,500 miles + $86.95 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 4 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 pts + $86.95 (2 dates)Flying Blue | 17,700 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + $62.85 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $79.05 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,000 pts + $86.46 (31 dates)Club Premier | 12,700 pts + $86.46 (31 dates)Club Premier | 17,500 pts + $86.95 (2 dates)Flying Blue | — | |
| 8,000 pts + $59.05 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 12,700 pts + $86.46 (30 dates)Club Premier | 18,000 pts + $86.95 (1 date)Flying Blue | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Club Premier | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 18,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 101,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 11,300 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 26,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)SkyMiles | 101,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,300 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 26,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)SkyMiles | 101,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 31,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Etihad Guest | 101,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Aeroplan | 31,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Etihad Guest | 101,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Velocity | — | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Mexico City (MEX) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)?
In business class, IAH–MEX with 17,500 miles + $86.95 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, HOU–MEX with 8,000 miles + $59.05 (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 Mexico City (MEX) had award space?
IAH–MEX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–MEX (economy and business 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 Mexico City (MEX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:34 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 17,500 miles + $86.95 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 15:43 UTC for a Dec 22, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:23 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 37 dates, business class 37 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 250 dates, business class 7 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 329 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 6 dates, first class 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 233 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 230 dates, business class 93 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 175 dates, business class 220 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 325 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 299 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Mexico City (MEX) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,000 points + $86.46 with Aeromexico Club Premier.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $59.05 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $59.05) to $137.52 with Aeroplan (12,500 points + $137.52); in business class from $59.05 with AAdvantage (20,000 miles + $59.05) to $130.86 with Aeroplan (25,000 points + $130.86). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its 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 Mexico City (MEX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Mexico City (MEX) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $59.05 with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 17,500 miles + $86.95 with Flying Blue (2 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 Mexico City (MEX)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.