Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston
Award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $253.07 on MAD–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 26,267 miles + $981.99 on MAD–IAH (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 55,000 points + $72.59 on MAD–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $253.07
- MAD–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 36,183 pts + $515.59
- MAD–IAH · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 26,267 pts + $981.99
- MAD–IAH · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 55,000 pts + $72.59
- MAD–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MAD–IAH: 15,000 points + $253.07 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 18,750 miles + $210.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on MAD–HOU. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 26,267 miles + $981.99, about 1.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $210.59).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Madrid (MAD) to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $253.07 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MAD–IAH (seen on 91 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $253.07 | MAD–IAH | 91 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $210.89 | MAD–IAH | 184 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–IAH | 176 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $210.59 | MAD–IAH | 126 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $54.83 | MAD–IAH | 175 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $72.49 | MAD–IAH | 172 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $318.47 | MAD–IAH | 120 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–IAH | 189 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $122.70 | MAD–IAH | 184 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.77 | MAD–IAH | 157 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $48.94 | MAD–IAH | 79 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–IAH | 126 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $80.59 | MAD–IAH | 116 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $135.41 | MAD–IAH | 173 |
| GOL Smiles | 74,300 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–IAH | 79 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Madrid (MAD) to Houston on points: 36,183 miles + $515.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–IAH (seen on 100 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 36,183 pts + $515.59 | MAD–IAH | 100 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $398.20 | MAD–IAH | 51 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $306.19 | MAD–IAH | 184 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $90.29 | MAD–IAH | 172 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $72.49 | MAD–IAH | 76 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.49 | MAD–IAH | 189 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,619 pts + $128.50 | MAD–IAH | 159 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,089.08 | MAD–IAH | 104 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 98,000 pts + $54.84 | MAD–IAH | 174 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 111,400 pts + $135.41 | MAD–IAH | 38 |
| GOL Smiles | 120,200 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–IAH | 44 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Madrid (MAD) to Houston on points: 26,267 miles + $981.99 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MAD–IAH (seen on 86 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 26,267 pts + $981.99 | MAD–IAH | 86 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $102.49 | MAD–IAH | 175 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $444.39 | MAD–IAH | 184 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.69Mixed cabin | MAD–IAH | 94 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $301.23 | MAD–IAH | 1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 85,330 pts + $77.53 | MAD–IAH | 95 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $69.89Mixed cabin | MAD–IAH | 189 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.70 | MAD–IAH | 180 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MAD–IAH | 43 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,036.36 | MAD–IAH | 101 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $80.49 | MAD–IAH | 39 |
| GOL Smiles | 147,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MAD–IAH | 5 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $449.10 | MAD–IAH | 11 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $135.41 | MAD–IAH | 172 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $1,067.73 | MAD–IAH | 17 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Madrid (MAD) to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $72.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MAD–IAH (seen on 64 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $72.59 | MAD–IAH | 64 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $311.09Mixed cabin | MAD–IAH | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $126.99 | MAD–IAH | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,007.26Mixed cabin | MAD–IAH | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $54.84 | MAD–IAH | 175 |
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.
Madrid (MAD) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Madrid (MAD)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 16 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), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,995–5,006 miles (8,039–8,057 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 Madrid (MAD) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $253.07Virgin Atlantic · 91 dates | 36,183 pts + $515.59Miles & More · 100 dates | 26,267 pts + $981.99Miles & More · 86 dates | 55,000 pts + $72.59Atmos · 64 dates |
| Madrid (MAD) to Houston (HOU) | 18,750 pts + $210.89Flying Blue · 51 dates | 40,000 pts + $90.29AAdvantage · 64 dates | 57,500 pts + $90.29AAdvantage · 66 dates | 55,000 pts + $72.59Atmos · 21 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, Madrid (MAD) to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $253.07 on Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 91 dates.
- Premium Economy: 36,183 miles + $515.59 on Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 100 dates.
- Business Class: 26,267 miles + $981.99 on Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 86 dates.
- First Class: 55,000 points + $72.59 on Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 64 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MAD–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $253.07 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MAD–IAH | Lufthansa Miles & More | 36,183 pts + $515.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–IAH | Lufthansa Miles & More | 26,267 pts + $985.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–HOU | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $445.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAD–HOU | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $62.89Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–HOU | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $72.59 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $126.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAD–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $54.84 | 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.
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) 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 + $253.43 (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + $515.99 (7 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + $985.19 (8 dates)Miles & More | 55,000 pts + $72.69 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $253.07 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + $515.59 (11 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 55,000 pts + $72.59 (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 26,268 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $311.09 (1 date)Miles & More · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 36,183 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 260,200 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 37,173 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 425,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 23,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 26,268 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | 420,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 36,183 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 26,267 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 455,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles |
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 Madrid (MAD) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Madrid (MAD) to Houston?
In business class, MAD–IAH with 26,267 miles + $981.99 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, MAD–IAH with 15,000 points + $253.07 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Madrid (MAD) and Houston had award space?
MAD–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MAD–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 Madrid (MAD) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $253.07 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 17:06 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 91 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:18 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 26,267 miles + $981.99 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 14:03 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 86 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 23:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 176 dates, premium economy 172 dates, business class 175 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 184 dates, premium economy 159 dates, business class 180 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 173 dates, premium economy 38 dates, business class 172 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 172 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 94 dates, first class 64 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 157 dates, business class 95 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 175 dates, premium economy 174 dates, business class 17 dates, first class 175 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 116 dates, business class 39 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 79 dates, premium economy 44 dates, business class 5 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Houston 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 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 Madrid (MAD) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $48.77 with LifeMiles (40,000 miles + $48.77) to $318.47 with Qantas (36,200 points + $318.47); in business class from $69.89 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $69.89 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,067.73 with SkyMiles (385,000 miles + $1,067.73). Qatar Airways Privilege Club 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 Madrid (MAD) to Houston?
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), 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), 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), 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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 Madrid (MAD) 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, 26,267 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (18 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 Madrid (MAD) 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 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.