Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for MAD→IAH in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 36,200 points + $305.33 (economy space on 145 dates). Lowest business class: 95,900 points + $1,036.55 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 99 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 36,200 points + $305.33
- economy space on 145 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 95,900 points + $1,036.55
- business-class space on 99 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 260,200 points + $992.80
- first-class space on 6 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 71,300 points + $1,089.08
- premium economy space on 112 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on MAD→IAH in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,200 points + $305.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 145 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 71,300 points + $1,089.08 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 2 | 112 | See dates | |
| Business | 95,900 points + $1,036.55Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 99 | See dates | |
| First | 260,200 points + $992.80Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 6 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,200 points + $305.33 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $305.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $305.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 75,400 points + $1,088.97 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 75,400 points + $1,088.97 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 82,300 points + $1,088.97 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 98,400 points + $1,036.26 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 300,600 points + $1,010.68 | 2 | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 145 of 191 | 75% | |
| Premium Economy | 112 of 191 | 58% | |
| Business | 99 of 191 | 51% | |
| First | 6 of 191 | 3% |
Best months to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,200 (8 dates) | 100,700 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 (25 dates) | 82,300 (14 dates) | 98,400 (9 dates) | 300,600 (1 date) | |
| 36,200 (14 dates) | 75,400 (14 dates) | 98,400 (12 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 (22 dates) | 90,600 (17 dates) | 95,900 (19 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 36,200 (27 dates) | 71,300 (23 dates) | 98,400 (24 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 (11 dates) | 75,400 (7 dates) | 98,400 (5 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 (15 dates) | 90,600 (14 dates) | 103,800 (11 dates) | 260,200 (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 36,200 (14 dates) | 78,900 (13 dates) | 103,800 (12 dates) | 260,200 (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 36,200 (3 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 36,200 (1 date) | 78,900 (2 dates) | 108,000 (1 date) | — | |
| 55,400 (2 dates) | 78,900 (3 dates) | 108,000 (3 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 (3 dates) | 116,500 (3 dates) | 139,500 (3 dates) | — |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 73,000 pts + $131.89 | 111,400 pts + $135.41 | 225,000 pts + $131.89 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $122.70 | 65,490 pts + $128.20 | 90,000 pts + $142.84 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $210.89 | 40,000 pts + $307.19 | 60,000 pts + $445.49 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $72.59 | 35,000 pts + $72.69Lowest | 70,000 pts + $72.69Mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + $72.69 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.69 | 40,000 pts + $90.29 | 57,500 pts + $102.49 | 249,000 pts + $52.69 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.77 | — | 85,330 pts + $77.53 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $54.12 | 98,000 pts + $54.12 | 385,000 pts + $1,066.63 | 385,000 pts + $54.12 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $80.59 | — | 119,999 pts + $80.49 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 65,300 pts + taxes not reported | 120,200 pts + taxes not reported | 147,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $298.13 | 36,183 pts + $500.43 | 26,268 pts + $955.89Lowest | 26,268 pts + $964.19Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $305.33 | 71,300 pts + $1,089.08 | 95,900 pts + $1,036.55Mixed cabin | 260,200 pts + $992.80Mixed cabin |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.59 | 50,000 pts + $52.59 | 88,000 pts + $69.89Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $249.72Lowest | 39,000 pts + $392.63 | 77,500 pts + $301.23 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $49.27 | — | 158,500 pts + $450.60 | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)
How many points do you need to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 36,200 points + $305.33, with monthly lows of 36,200 points in 11 months and 55,400 points in 1 month, and award space on 145 departure dates (newest observation Oct 19, 2026); premium economy 71,300 points + $1,089.08, with a typical monthly low of 78,900 points over 11 months and award space on 112 departure dates (newest observation Oct 19, 2026); business class 95,900 points + $1,036.55, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 98,400 points over 10 months and award space on 99 departure dates (newest observation Oct 19, 2026); first class 260,200 points + $992.80, a mixed-cabin award, with monthly lows of 260,200 points in 2 months and 300,600 points in 1 month, and award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (36,200 to 55,400 points), premium economy (71,300 to 116,500 points), business class (95,900 to 139,500 points) and first class (260,200 to 300,600 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 36,200 points + $305.33. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 17:35 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 145 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 20:28 UTC). In business class, 95,900 points + $1,036.55 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 99 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 20:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Madrid (MAD) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas 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 economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 36,200 points (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.