Award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 16 programs for MAD→IAH. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $249.72 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 26,268 miles + $955.89 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 249,000 miles + $52.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- 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
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 194 of 195 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $249.72 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 97 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $210.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) +1 more | 6 | 184 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), IBERIA (IB) | — | 179 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $298.13 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 142 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $54.12 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 188 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $72.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 186 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $305.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 144 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.59 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +10 more | 5 | 194 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $122.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 9+ | 183 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.77 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 146 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $49.27 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 95 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 145 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 175 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $80.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), KLM (KL) | 7 | 121 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 65,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ) +7 more | 1 | 105 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $131.89 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 184 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 67 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 36,183 pts + $500.43 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $392.63 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $307.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 183 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $90.29 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 166 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $52.59 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 9+ | 191 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,490 pts + $128.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 1 | 156 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,089.08 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 2 | 110 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 98,000 pts + $54.12 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 178 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 111,400 pts + $135.41 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 130 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 120,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 53 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 26,268 pts + $955.89 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 9+ | 62 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $102.49 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 177 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $445.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 184 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $72.69Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 67 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $301.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 85,330 pts + $77.53 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV) | 2 | 69 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $69.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 6 | 190 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.84 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 173 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 169 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,900 pts + $1,036.55Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 97 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $80.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 147,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), KLM (KL) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $450.60 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $131.89 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 3 | 182 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $1,066.63 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 58 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 26,268 pts + $964.19 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $72.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 249,000 pts + $52.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 14 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $992.80Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $54.12 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 187 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $249.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $72.69 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 26,268 pts + $955.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $445.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 26,268 pts + $964.19 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 249,000 pts + $52.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 300,600 pts + $1,010.68 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $53.92 | 7 | 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 space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 36,183 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 460,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (23 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (17 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (14 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (15 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (16 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (22 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 260,200 · Qantas (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (11 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 260,200 · Qantas (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 420,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 36,183 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 26,268 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 455,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $249.72; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $72.69; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 26,268 miles + $955.89; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 249,000 miles + $52.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $249.72 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 17:35 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 97 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:06 UTC). In business class, 26,268 miles + $955.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 18:27 UTC for a Dec 17, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 62 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 179 dates, premium economy 166 dates, business class 177 dates, first class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 183 dates, premium economy 156 dates, business class 173 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 184 dates, premium economy 130 dates, business class 182 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 186 dates, premium economy 67 dates, business class 67 dates, first class 60 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 146 dates, business class 69 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 188 dates, premium economy 178 dates, business class 58 dates, first class 187 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 121 dates, business class 42 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 105 dates, premium economy 53 dates, business class 6 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
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), 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), 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), 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
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 with Virgin Atlantic (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 26,268 miles with Miles & More (15 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.