Business-class award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business-class award space on 16 programs for MAD→IAH. Lowest: 26,268 miles + $955.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space on 65 dates. No nonstop business-class award was seen in the last 30 days.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 26,268 miles + $955.89
- Lufthansa Miles & More
- Programs with space
- 16 of 16
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 191 of 196
- dates checked · United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Not seen
- in the last 30 days
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business-class award each program showed on MAD→IAH, sorted by points.
| 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+ | 65 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $102.49 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 181 | 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 | 185 | 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 | 70 | 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 | 191 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.84 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 174 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 170 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,900 pts + $1,036.55Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 99 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $80.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 43 | 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 | 183 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $1,066.63 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 59 | See 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. 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 business-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 26,268 pts + $955.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $121.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $445.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $354.69Mixed cabin | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $72.29Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.84 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,036.26 | 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.
How often business-class award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had business-class award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 65 of 158 | 41% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 181 of 204 | 88% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 185 of 189 | 97% | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 67 of 195 | 34% | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 of 190 | under 1% | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70 of 196 | 35% | |
| United MileagePlus | 191 of 196 | 97% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 174 of 194 | 89% | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 170 of 190 | 89% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 99 of 191 | 51% | |
| Etihad Guest | 43 of 191 | 22% | |
| GOL Smiles | 6 of 105 | 5% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 10 of 185 | 5% | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 34 of 151 | 22% | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 183 of 188 | 97% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 59 of 189 | 31% |
Best months for business class from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 14 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 15 | |
| 57,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 23 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 1 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 1 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 13 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 9 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 2 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 4 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 3 | |
| 26,268 pts + taxes vary | Lufthansa Miles & More | 3 |
Lowest business class award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way business-class award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no business-class space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & Moremiles | — | 26,268 | 26,268 | — | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 | 26,268 |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 | 57,500 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 75,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 | 60,000 | 177,500 | 88,000 | 178,000 | 75,000 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | — | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 70,000Mixed cabin | 255,000 | 70,000Mixed cabin | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | — | — | — | — | 77,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMilesmiles | 287,770 | 158,390 | 149,000 | 344,700 | — | 230,850 | 85,330 | 85,330 | 230,850 | 85,330 | 85,330 | 85,330 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 88,000Mixed cabin | 242,800 | 171,200 | 171,300 | 171,300 |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 217,698 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 129,029 | 90,000 | 142,445 | 135,711 | 129,379 | 134,194 |
| Turkish Miles & Smilesmiles | 175,000 | 175,000 | 90,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | — | 98,400 | 98,400 | 95,900Mixed cabin | 98,400 | 98,400 | 103,800 | 103,800 | — | 108,000 | 108,000 | 139,500 |
| Etihad Guestmiles | — | — | 119,999 | — | 119,999 | 119,999 | 119,999 | 119,999 | — | 119,999 | 119,999 | 119,999 |
| GOL Smilesmiles | — | — | — | 147,100Mixed cabin | 155,000 | 544,800 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | — | 158,500 | 158,500 | 158,500 | 158,500 | — | 158,500 | 158,500 | — | — | — | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubAvios | — | — | — | 161,500Mixed cabin | 323,000 | 161,500Mixed cabin | 161,500Mixed cabin | 161,500Mixed cabin | — | 161,500Mixed cabin | — | — |
| Aeromexico Club Premierpoints | 800,000 | 225,000 | 264,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 225,000 | 264,000 | 264,000 | 225,000 |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | — | — | — | — | 385,000 | 385,000 | 385,000 | 420,000 | 455,000 | 385,000 | 420,000 | — |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Eurowings Discover (4Y): United MileagePlus
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- Air France (AF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, GOL Smiles and Delta SkyMiles
- Aeromexico (AM): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, GOL Smiles and Aeromexico Club Premier
- Avianca (AV): Avianca LifeMiles
- ITA Airways (AZ): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Aer Lingus (EI): United MileagePlus
- Emirates (EK): Air Canada Aeroplan
- Eurowings (EW): United MileagePlus
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- KLM (KL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Delta SkyMiles
- Lufthansa (LH): Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- SWISS (LX): United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Brussels Airlines (SN): United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus
Business class on nearby routes
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Madrid (MAD) and to Houston (IAH). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)Return direction | 57,500 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 209 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)Also from MAD | 29,896 miles | Lufthansa Miles & More | 204 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Miami (MIA)Also from MAD | 25,311 miles | Lufthansa Miles & More | 271 |
| Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO)Also from MAD | 60,000 miles | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 284 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)Also from MAD | 30,036 miles | Lufthansa Miles & More | 161 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Houston (IAH)Also to IAH | 47,390 miles | Lufthansa Miles & More | 142 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Houston (IAH)Also to IAH | 57,500 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 208 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Houston (IAH)Also to IAH | 55,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215 |
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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Questions about business-class award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest business-class award from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
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 65 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 20:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business-class award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
Lufthansa Miles & More (65 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (181 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (185 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (67 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1 date), Avianca LifeMiles (70 dates), United MileagePlus (191 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (174 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (170 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (99 dates), Etihad Guest (43 dates), GOL Smiles (6 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (10 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (34 dates), Aeromexico Club Premier (183 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (59 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business-class award space from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop business-class award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which months had the lowest business-class 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, the lowest business-class award AwardTool observed 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.