Award flights from London to Houston
Award space from London to Houston
Preview cached flight results on these routes, then search for your own trip.
AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between London (LHR, LGW, LCY) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $393.93 on LHR–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 43,153 miles + $1,677.29 on LHR–IAH (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $437.89 on LHR–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 + $393.93
- LHR–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $738.89
- LHR–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 43,153 pts + $1,677.29
- LHR–IAH · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 55,000 pts + $437.89
- LHR–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LHR–IAH: 15,000 points + $393.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 15,000 points + $405.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LGW–IAH. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 43,153 miles + $1,677.29, about 2.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (17,658 miles + $508.79).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from London to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $393.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LHR–IAH (seen on 98 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $393.93 | LHR–IAH | 98 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 17,658 pts + $508.79 | LHR–IAH | 183 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $358.39 | LHR–IAH | 218 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $241.69 | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $248.19 | LHR–IAH | 322 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 27,900 pts + $230.11 | LHR–IAH | 196 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + $234.97 | LHR–IAH | 227 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $228.20 | LHR–IAH | 279 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $528.10 | LHR–IAH | 273 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $246.09 | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $222.59 | LHR–IAH | 322 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $290.80 | LHR–HOU | 68 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 21 |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $256.19 | LHR–IAH | 172 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $310.24 | LHR–IAH | 196 |
| GOL Smiles | 75,300 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–IAH | 129 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from London to Houston on points: 35,000 points + $738.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–IAH (seen on 175 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $738.89 | LHR–IAH | 175 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 35,382 pts + $862.39 | LHR–IAH | 138 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $730.56 | LHR–IAH | 49 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $718.89 | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $646.99 | LHR–IAH | 218 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $412.29 | LHR–IAH | 322 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,900 pts + $1,070.60 | LHR–IAH | 243 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 78,903 pts + $496.90 | LHR–HOU | 68 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $426.18 | LHR–IAH | 227 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 97,400 pts + $499.46 | LHR–IAH | 4 |
| GOL Smiles | 295,800 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from London to Houston on points: 43,153 miles + $1,677.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More on LHR–IAH (seen on 147 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 43,153 pts + $1,677.29 | LHR–IAH | 147 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $448.49 | LHR–IAH | 200 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $861.79 | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $787.89 | LHR–IAH | 218 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 62,000 pts + $409.55 | LHR–IAH | 15 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $503.30 | LHR–HOU | 68 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $676.16 | LGW–IAH | 4 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $255.59 | LHR–IAH | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $421.29 | LHR–IAH | 322 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 89,100 pts + $1,632.33Mixed cabin | LHR–HOU | 46 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–IAH | 248 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 92,700 pts + $448.80 | LHR–IAH | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 99,999 pts + $445.79 | LHR–IAH | 79 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 21 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $499.46 | LHR–IAH | 196 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $1,679.26 | LHR–IAH | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 474,600 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–IAH | 11 |
First Class
Lowest first class from London to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $437.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–IAH (seen on 280 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $437.89 | LHR–IAH | 280 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,125.09 | LHR–IAH | 11 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 93,500 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–IAH | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,200 pts + $1,129.99 | LHR–IAH | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $426.18 | LHR–IAH | 227 |
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 to Houston at a glance
- From
- London (LHR, LGW, LCY)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,824–4,859 miles (7,763–7,819 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 and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $393.93Virgin Atlantic · 98 dates | 35,000 pts + $738.89Atmos · 175 dates | 43,153 pts + $1,677.29Miles & More · 147 dates | 55,000 pts + $437.89Atmos · 280 dates |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (HOU) | 18,750 pts + $356.29Flying Blue · 66 dates | 40,000 pts + $699.09AAdvantage · 102 dates | 57,500 pts + $853.79AAdvantage · 102 dates | 55,000 pts + $438.89Atmos · 32 dates |
| 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 |
| London City (LCY) to Houston (IAH) | 21,000 pts + $242.59AAdvantage · 20 dates | 40,000 pts + $759.39AAdvantage · 17 dates | 57,500 pts + $916.99AAdvantage · 17 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, London to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $393.93 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 98 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $738.89 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 175 dates.
- Business Class: 43,153 miles + $1,677.29 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 147 dates.
- First Class: 55,000 points + $437.89 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 280 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 | LHR–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $665.39 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LHR–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $738.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LHR–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $881.79 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,125.09 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–IAH | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 93,500 pts + taxes not reported | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,200 pts + $1,129.99 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 390,000 pts + $421.32 | 9+ | 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 22,500 miles + $665.39 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LHR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 206 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 35,000 points + $738.89 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 165 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 55,000 points + $881.79 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 176 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 82,500 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 4 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from London to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $393.93 (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $738.89 (8 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $881.79 (9 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $738.89 (15 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $881.79 (13 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $437.89 (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 43,153 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 43,701 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 43,153 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 44,528 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,658 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,884 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,884 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 87,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 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 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 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about London to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from London to Houston?
In business class, LHR–IAH with 43,153 miles + $1,677.29 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, LHR–IAH with 15,000 points + $393.93 (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 and Houston had award space?
LHR–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LHR–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LGW–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LGW–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LCY–IAH (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 London to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $393.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 23:47 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 98 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:35 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 43,153 miles + $1,677.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 147 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London to Houston?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business class 324 dates, first class 11 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 68 dates, premium economy 68 dates, business class 68 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 196 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 196 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, premium economy 175 dates, business class 200 dates, first class 280 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 324 dates, business class 324 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 196 dates, business class 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 227 dates, premium economy 227 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 227 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 172 dates, business class 79 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles + $665.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $222.59 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $222.59) to $528.10 with Qantas (36,200 points + $528.10); in business class from $255.59 with LifeMiles (80,000 miles + $255.59) to $1,679.26 with SkyMiles (355,000 miles + $1,679.26). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, 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 to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (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). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), 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), 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 London 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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 43,153 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (16 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 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, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.