Award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston
Award space from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between London Gatwick (LGW) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $405.71 on LGW–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $906.29 on LGW–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $848.59 on LGW–IAH (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 + $405.71
- LGW–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $742.34
- LGW–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $906.29
- LGW–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $848.59
- LGW–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LGW–IAH: 15,000 points + $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $670.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $906.29, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $241.39).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LGW–IAH (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $405.71 | LGW–IAH | 7 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $241.39 | LGW–IAH | 33 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 33,000 pts + $375.09 | LGW–IAH | 24 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $322.89 | LGW–IAH | 21 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $192.39 | LGW–IAH | 16 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 7 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 21 |
| GOL Smiles | 105,100 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 22 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston on points: 39,000 points + $742.34 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LGW–IAH (seen on 5 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $742.34 | LGW–IAH | 5 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $748.69 | LGW–IAH | 34 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $419.99 | LGW–IAH | 11 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $502.39 | LGW–IAH | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + $666.19 | LGW–IAH | 19 |
| GOL Smiles | 295,800 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston on points: 57,500 miles + $906.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–IAH (seen on 24 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $906.29 | LGW–IAH | 24 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $676.16 | LGW–IAH | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $394.19Mixed cabin | LGW–IAH | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 94,000 pts + $807.09 | LGW–IAH | 24 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $895.39Mixed cabin | LGW–IAH | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LGW–IAH | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 21 |
| GOL Smiles | 474,600 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 11 |
First Class
Lowest first class from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston on points: 110,000 points + $848.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LGW–IAH (seen on 9 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.
London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston at a glance
- From
- London Gatwick (LGW)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Icelandair (FI), Iberia (IB) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,844–4,859 miles (7,795–7,819 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between London Gatwick (LGW) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $405.71Virgin Atlantic · 7 dates | 39,000 pts + $742.34Virgin Atlantic · 5 dates | 57,500 pts + $906.29AAdvantage · 24 dates | 110,000 pts + $848.59Atmos · 9 dates |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (HOU) | 22,500 pts + $670.89AAdvantage · 16 dates | 40,000 pts + $748.69AAdvantage · 16 dates | 57,500 pts + $906.29AAdvantage · 14 dates | 218,500 pts + $421.39AAdvantage · 1 date |
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, London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $405.71 on London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 7 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $742.34 on London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 5 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $906.29 on London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 24 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $848.59 on London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 9 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LGW–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $405.71 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LGW–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $670.89 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LGW–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $742.34 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $848.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–IAH | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $394.19Mixed cabin | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–IAH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 94,000 pts + $807.09 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–IAH | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LGW–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $848.59 | 2 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 22,500 miles + $670.89 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 6 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $748.69 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles + $906.29 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 5 dates.
Best months to fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston 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 + $405.71 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $742.34 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $848.19 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $848.59 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $698.29 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 84,000 pts + $417.89 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + $491.29 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 111,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 87,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | — | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos |
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 |
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Questions about London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
In business class, LGW–IAH with 57,500 miles + $906.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LGW–IAH with 15,000 points + $405.71 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between London Gatwick (LGW) and Houston had award space?
LGW–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LGW–HOU (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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 18:39 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $906.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 18:39 UTC for a Nov 21, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 14:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 24 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 21 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 9 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 22 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 24 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 24 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 7 dates, business class 1 date); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 16 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 14 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 7 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles + $670.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $192.39 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $192.39) to $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic (15,000 points + $405.71); in business class from $394.19 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $394.19 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $906.29 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $906.29). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (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 France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston 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 Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points + $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (4 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Houston?
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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Turkish Miles & Smiles about 355 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 26, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.