Award flights from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Award space from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Osaka Kansai (KIX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–KIX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 115,000 miles + $711.00 on IAH–KIX (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 185,000 points + $5.60 on IAH–KIX (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 + $5.60
- IAH–KIX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–KIX · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 115,000 pts + $711.00
- IAH–KIX · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 185,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–KIX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–KIX: 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–KIX. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 115,000 miles + $711.00, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $274.80).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–KIX (seen on 64 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 64 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $463.00 | IAH–KIX | 20 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.80 | IAH–KIX | 93 |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $311.00 | IAH–KIX | 84 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $28.50 | IAH–KIX | 82 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 47,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 110 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $9.40 | IAH–KIX | 25 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,900 pts + $356.00 | IAH–KIX | 85 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $83.21 | IAH–KIX | 114 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 29 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 106 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 73,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 24 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 53 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $241.40 | IAH–KIX | 52 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 85,300 pts + $13.10 | IAH–KIX | 89 |
| GOL Smiles | 105,300 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 94 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 50,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–KIX (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 14 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 62,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–KIX | 59 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 106 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $455.90 | IAH–KIX | 86 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $561.80 | IAH–KIX | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99,500 pts + $421.00 | IAH–KIX | 25 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 104,409 pts + $83.21 | IAH–KIX | 104 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $311.00 | IAH–KIX | 25 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 128,100 pts + $13.10 | IAH–KIX | 48 |
| GOL Smiles | 520,600 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 8 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 115,000 miles + $711.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–KIX (seen on 86 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $711.00 | IAH–KIX | 86 |
| Emirates Skywards | 121,000 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–KIX | 50 |
| Etihad Guest | 122,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | IAH–KIX | 49 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 50 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,731.60 | IAH–KIX | 30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–KIX | 3 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 239,091 pts + $76.01Mixed cabin | IAH–KIX | 108 |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 106 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.50Mixed cabin | IAH–KIX | 48 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | IAH–KIX | 31 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points: 185,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–KIX (seen on 103 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 185,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–KIX | 103 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | IAH–KIX | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 440,600 pts + $13.20Mixed cabin | IAH–KIX | 30 |
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 Osaka Kansai (KIX) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- 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), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Jetstar Japan (GK), Hainan Airlines (HU) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,899–6,920 miles (11,103–11,136 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Osaka Kansai (KIX), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 64 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | 115,000 pts + $711.00Flying Blue · 86 dates | 185,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 103 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 5 dates | 50,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 2 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 64 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 14 dates.
- Business Class: 115,000 miles + $711.00 on Houston (IAH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 86 dates.
- First Class: 185,000 points + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 103 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–KIX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–KIX | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KIX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $711.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KIX | Emirates Skywards | 121,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–KIX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 241,117 pts + $83.41 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–KIX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $33.20 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–KIX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,254.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–KIX | Delta SkyMiles | 475,400 pts + $13.20 | 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX) 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 + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)MileagePlus | 201,000 pts + $1,254.00 (1 date)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | 201,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Skywards | 225,000 pts + $33.20 (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + $711.00 (10 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 126,459 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Aeroplan | 122,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 117,346 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 122,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 110,829 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Aeroplan | 127,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Etihad Guest | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 121,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Skywards | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 121,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)LifeMiles | 104,409 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan | 139,999 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
In business class, IAH–KIX with 115,000 miles + $711.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, IAH–KIX with 35,000 miles + $5.60 (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 Osaka Kansai (KIX) had award space?
IAH–KIX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–KIX (economy and premium economy). 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:57 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 64 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:57 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 115,000 miles + $711.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 07:13 UTC for a Jan 7, 2027 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 86 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 64 dates, premium economy 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 114 dates, premium economy 104 dates, business class 108 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 110 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 48 dates, first class 103 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 82 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 24 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 89 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 30 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 84 dates, premium economy 25 dates, business class 50 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 52 dates, business class 49 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Osaka Kansai (KIX) 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (35,000 miles + $5.60) to $463.00 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $463.00); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (250,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,731.60 with Qantas (182,900 points + $1,731.60). 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
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 Osaka Kansai (KIX) 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 Aug 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 115,000 miles + $711.00 with Flying Blue (10 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 Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
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 Oct 15, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.