Economy award flights from Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for MUC→IAH. Lowest: 15,000 points + $354.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 157 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 15,000 pts + $354.93
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 40,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MUC→IAH, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $354.93 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 157 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $297.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $134.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 311 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $154.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 2 | 322 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $404.36 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 1 | 237 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stopsNonstop from 40,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 242 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $129.19 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $142.65 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 303 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $162.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 7 | 234 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 305,000 pts + $140.74 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 326 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $354.93 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $297.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $147.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $417.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $404.36 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $129.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $142.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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 economy award space
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 114 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 251 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 42,000 points; nonstop space on 110 dates.
Best months for economy from MUC to IAH
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3 |
Airlines seen in economy
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 and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and Delta SkyMiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Finnair (AY): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- ITA Airways (AZ): United MileagePlus
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Condor (DE): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Dolomiti (EN): United MileagePlus
- Eurowings (EW): United MileagePlus
- Icelandair (FI): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- IBERIA (IB): American Airlines AAdvantage
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and Delta SkyMiles
- Lufthansa (LH): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Austrian (OS): United MileagePlus
- Qatar Airways (QR): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- SAS (SK): Delta SkyMiles
- Brussels Airlines (SN): United MileagePlus
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus
- Turkish Airlines (TK): United MileagePlus and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from MUC to IAH
What's the lowest economy award from Munich to Houston?
15,000 points + $354.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 157 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on MUC→IAH?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (157 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (162 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (311 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (237 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (242 dates), United MileagePlus (327 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (187 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (303 dates), Etihad Guest (234 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (326 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MUC to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 40,000 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop economy space on 251 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MUC to 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 May 2027 departures: 15,000 points with Virgin (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.