Award flights from Houston to Nairobi (NBO)
Award space from Houston to Nairobi (NBO)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Nairobi (NBO) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $303.95 on IAH–NBO (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 on IAH–NBO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 points + $550.35 on IAH–NBO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $303.95
- IAH–NBO · Skywards
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $550.35
- IAH–NBO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $1,289.15
- IAH–NBO · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAH–NBO: 35,000 miles + $303.95 with Emirates Skywards. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $285.55 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on HOU–NBO. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $1,289.15, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $25.55).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Nairobi (NBO) on points: 35,000 miles + $303.95 with Emirates Skywards on IAH–NBO (seen on 73 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $303.95 | IAH–NBO | 73 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $280.25 | IAH–NBO | 78 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $25.55 | IAH–NBO | 61 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | IAH–NBO | 19 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 40,500 pts + $507.25 | IAH–NBO | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $463.15 | IAH–NBO | 88 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–NBO | 47 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,400 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–NBO | 59 |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $13.55 | IAH–NBO | 83 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,400 pts + $40.35 | IAH–NBO | 57 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 56,300 pts + $47.75 | IAH–NBO | 250 |
| Etihad Guest | 57,875 pts + $297.95 | IAH–NBO | 75 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $303.95 | IAH–NBO | 37 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $87.84 | IAH–NBO | 47 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Nairobi (NBO) on points: 55,000 points + $550.35 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–NBO (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $550.35 | IAH–NBO | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $46.13 | IAH–NBO | 77 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $462.95 | IAH–NBO | 76 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $695.65 | IAH–NBO | 20 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 96,113 pts + $127.66 | IAH–NBO | 59 |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $303.95 | IAH–NBO | 45 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 112,800 pts + $40.25 | IAH–NBO | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,800 pts + $1,267.55 | IAH–NBO | 18 |
| GOL Smiles | 221,600 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–NBO | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Nairobi (NBO) on points: 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–NBO (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $1,289.15 | IAH–NBO | 10 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.55Mixed cabin | IAH–NBO | 73 |
| Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $297.95Mixed cabin | IAH–NBO | 24 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,229.95 | IAH–NBO | 68 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $93.44Mixed cabin | IAH–NBO | 56 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 112,600 pts + $47.75 | IAH–NBO | 7 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $717.45 | IAH–NBO | 74 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–NBO | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,229.95 | IAH–NBO | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $67.75 | IAH–NBO | 36 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $40.15 | IAH–NBO | 6 |
First Class
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 Nairobi (NBO) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Nairobi (NBO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 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), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,736–8,741 miles (14,059–14,068 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Nairobi (NBO)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Nairobi (NBO), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Nairobi (NBO) | 35,000 pts + $303.95Skywards · 73 dates | 55,000 pts + $550.35Atmos · 2 dates | 75,000 pts + $1,289.15AAdvantage · 10 dates | 223,000 pts + $556.55Virgin Atlantic · 1 date |
| Houston (HOU) to Nairobi (NBO) | 40,000 pts + $285.55Flying Blue · 13 dates | 66,500 pts + $471.15Flying Blue · 13 dates | 115,000 pts + $720.05Flying Blue · 13 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 Nairobi (NBO)
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $303.95 on Houston (IAH) to Nairobi (NBO) with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space there on 73 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $550.35 on Houston (IAH) to Nairobi (NBO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 2 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 on Houston (IAH) to Nairobi (NBO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–NBO | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $303.95 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–NBO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $711.15 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–NBO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $1,289.15 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–NBO | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $54.35Mixed cabin | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–NBO | Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $297.95Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–NBO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $124.86Mixed cabin | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | HOU–NBO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $720.05 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–NBO | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $40.35 | 8 | 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 Nairobi (NBO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $303.95 (6 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + $711.15 (1 date)Atmos | 75,000 pts + $1,289.15 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + $40.35 (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $59.43 (5 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.55 (7 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 98,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 255,000 pts + $67.75 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)MileagePlus | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Skywards | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Skywards | 223,000 pts + $556.55 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | |
| 56,300 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)TrueBlue | — | 112,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)TrueBlue | — |
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 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 Nairobi (NBO) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Nairobi (NBO)?
In business class, IAH–NBO with 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IAH–NBO with 35,000 miles + $303.95 (Emirates Skywards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Nairobi (NBO) had award space?
IAH–NBO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–NBO (economy, premium 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 Nairobi (NBO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $303.95 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 22:22 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 73 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 16:21 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 01:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Nairobi (NBO)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 61 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 10 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 47 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 56 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 88 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 36 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 19 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 250 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 57 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 3 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 73 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 68 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 75 dates, business class 24 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Nairobi (NBO) 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 3 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 Nairobi (NBO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $13.55 with MileagePlus (49,500 miles + $13.55) to $507.25 with Virgin Atlantic (40,500 points + $507.25); in business class from $13.55 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $13.55 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,289.15 with AAdvantage (75,000 miles + $1,289.15). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its 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 Nairobi (NBO)?
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), 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), 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), 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 Nairobi (NBO) 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 Jul 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 75,000 miles + $1,289.15 with AAdvantage (3 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 Nairobi (NBO)?
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 10 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.