Award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for MLE→IAH. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $380.63 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 109,000 miles + $1,325.99 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 100,000 miles + $358.23 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $321.03 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Velana International, Maldives (MLE)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 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), Air India (AI), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 27 of 27 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $380.63 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 21 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,500 pts + $465.63 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $138.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 26 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $436.83 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $131.83 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 5 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,500 pts + $367.53 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $196.54 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK) +6 more | 5 | 18 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 84,250 pts + $391.73 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 140,000 pts + $206.85 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 10 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $461.19 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 8 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $135.89 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), ANA (NH) +2 more | 3 | 10 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 75,000 pts + $691.63 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 96,287 pts + $213.44 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $380.63 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 100,700 pts + $525.63 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 7 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 360,000 pts + $168.74 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 100,000 pts + $358.23Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,325.99 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 25 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $336.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +1 more | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $315.43 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $302.79 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 386,500 pts + $691.05 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $386.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $321.03 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 6 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus 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 | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $380.63 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 75,000 pts + $691.63 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 100,700 pts + $525.63 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $381.63Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 175,261 pts + $336.94 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $318.03 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $275.63 | 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.
Best months to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 75,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 96,287 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 171,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 141,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 109,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 135,794 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 181,000 · Skywards (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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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Search Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)How many miles or points you need from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $380.63; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $135.89; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 109,000 miles + $1,325.99, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 100,000 miles + $358.23 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $321.03; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $380.63 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Sep 19, 2026, 19:11 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 20:46 UTC). In business class, 109,000 miles + $1,325.99 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 20:46 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 100,000 miles + $358.23 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 26 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 18 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 16 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 27 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 19 dates, first class 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 10 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 2 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 21 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 25 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 25 dates, business class 25 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 24 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 2 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 23 dates, business class 6 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)?
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.
Which credit card points can book awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Emirates Skywards (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 the Maldives (MLE) 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 May 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 109,000 miles with Skywards (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 100,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.