Award flights from Milan to Houston
Award space from Milan to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Milan (MXP, LIN) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $256.48 on MXP–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,046.59 on MXP–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $1,057.79 on LIN–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $256.48
- MXP–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $338.19
- MXP–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,046.59
- MXP–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $1,057.79
- LIN–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MXP–IAH: 15,000 points + $256.48 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 15,000 points + $260.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LIN–IAH. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,046.59, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,500 points + $331.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Milan to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $256.48 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MXP–IAH (seen on 40 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $256.48 | MXP–IAH | 40 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $214.29 | MXP–IAH | 115 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $53.69 | MXP–IAH | 132 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $331.49 | MXP–IAH | 107 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + $55.94 | MXP–IAH | 116 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $319.55 | MXP–IAH | 65 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $100.00 | LIN–IAH | 16 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $123.80 | MXP–IAH | 119 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $53.59 | MXP–IAH | 118 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $50.31 | MXP–IAH | 53 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 91 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 79 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 56,000 pts + $70.39 | MXP–IAH | 49 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $81.49 | MXP–IAH | 63 |
| GOL Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 31 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 111,000 pts + $138.09 | MXP–IAH | 29 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Milan to Houston on points: 35,000 points + $338.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MXP–IAH (seen on 60 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $338.19 | MXP–IAH | 60 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 36,000 pts + $310.99 | LIN–IAH | 32 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $401.45 | MXP–IAH | 30 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $95.19 | MXP–IAH | 131 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $53.69 | MXP–IAH | 118 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 53,409 pts + $517.59 | MXP–IAH | 79 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,594 pts + $180.10 | MXP–IAH | 116 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,066.63 | MXP–IAH | 54 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $55.94 | MXP–IAH | 115 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 194,000 pts + $137.12 | MXP–IAH | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 637,700 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 6 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Milan to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $1,046.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MXP–IAH (seen on 78 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,046.59 | MXP–IAH | 78 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $95.19 | MXP–IAH | 131 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $447.49 | MXP–IAH | 114 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 74,783 pts + $959.59 | MXP–IAH | 70 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $151.70Mixed cabin | MXP–IAH | 119 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $92.19Mixed cabin | MXP–IAH | 25 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.69Mixed cabin | MXP–IAH | 118 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 78 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–IAH | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,008.28 | MXP–IAH | 44 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 310,000 pts + $1,050.02Mixed cabin | MXP–IAH | 2 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 543,200 pts + $137.12 | MXP–IAH | 29 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Milan to Houston on points: 110,000 points + $1,057.79 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LIN–IAH (seen on 14 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.
Milan to Houston at a glance
- From
- Milan (MXP, LIN)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,381–5,410 miles (8,660–8,707 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 Milan and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $256.48Virgin Atlantic · 40 dates | 35,000 pts + $338.19Atmos · 60 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,046.59Atmos · 78 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,348.59Qantas · 7 dates |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Houston (HOU) | 21,000 pts + $54.39AAdvantage · 35 dates | 40,000 pts + $100.49AAdvantage · 34 dates | 57,500 pts + $105.99AAdvantage · 35 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,348.05Qantas · 2 dates |
| Milan Linate (LIN) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $260.10Virgin Atlantic · 18 dates | 35,000 pts + $340.79Atmos · 11 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,055.49Atmos · 17 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,057.79Atmos · 14 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, Milan to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $256.48 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 40 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $338.19 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 60 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,046.59 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 78 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $1,057.79 on Milan Linate (LIN) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 14 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MXP–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $257.91 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MXP–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $339.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,046.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $95.19 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–HOU | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $449.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LIN–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,347.27 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–IAH | United MileagePlus | 359,700 pts + $59.29 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $55.93 | 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 Milan to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $257.72 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + $1,057.79 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $339.69 (11 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,046.59 (8 dates)Atmos | 299,300 pts + $1,347.27 (1 date)Qantas | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 310,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 299,300 pts + $1,348.05 (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 310,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 425,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 32,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 93,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 119,999 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Milan to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Milan to Houston?
In business class, MXP–IAH with 55,000 points + $1,046.59 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, MXP–IAH with 15,000 points + $256.48 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Milan and Houston had award space?
MXP–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MXP–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LIN–IAH (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 Milan to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $256.48 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 27, 2026, 18:08 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:37 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,046.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 03:36 UTC for a Dec 23, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 78 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:37 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan to Houston?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 132 dates, premium economy 131 dates, business class 131 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 119 dates, premium economy 116 dates, business class 119 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 29 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 29 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 107 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business class 78 dates, first class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 16 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 49 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 116 dates, premium economy 115 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 116 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 63 dates, business class 25 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan 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 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $50.31 with Velocity (42,000 points + $50.31) to $331.49 with Atmos (27,500 points + $331.49); in business class from $63.69 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $63.69 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,050.02 with SkyMiles (310,000 miles + $1,050.02 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Milan to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Milan 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 Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (11 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (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 Milan 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 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 26, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.