Award flights from Munich (MUC) to Houston
Award space from Munich (MUC) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Munich (MUC) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 14,040 miles + $387.19 on MUC–IAH (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,131.89 on MUC–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $155.29 on MUC–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 14,040 pts + $387.19
- MUC–IAH · Miles & More
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $421.99
- MUC–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,131.89
- MUC–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $155.29
- MUC–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MUC–IAH: 14,040 miles + $387.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $134.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MUC–HOU. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,131.89, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,500 points + $415.29).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points: 14,040 miles + $387.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More on MUC–IAH (seen on 143 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 14,040 pts + $387.19 | MUC–IAH | 143 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $356.82 | MUC–IAH | 156 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $135.29 | MUC–IAH | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $299.09 | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $415.29 | MUC–IAH | 323 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $410.05 | MUC–IAH | 235 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $100.00 | MUC–IAH | 248 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $129.39 | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $199.60 | MUC–HOU | 25 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $141.41 | MUC–IAH | 188 |
| GOL Smiles | 43,800 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 37 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 144 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 300 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $145.59 | MUC–IAH | 90 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $166.19 | MUC–IAH | 230 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 305,000 pts + $140.60 | MUC–IAH | 323 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points: 35,000 points + $421.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MUC–IAH (seen on 160 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $421.99 | MUC–IAH | 160 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $322.00 | MUC–IAH | 80 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $394.29 | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $157.49 | MUC–IAH | 311 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $301.89 | MUC–IAH | 140 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $129.39 | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 75,400 pts + $1,145.80 | MUC–IAH | 197 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 82,495 pts + $233.30 | MUC–HOU | 24 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $140.60 | MUC–IAH | 299 |
| GOL Smiles | 684,400 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $1,131.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MUC–IAH (seen on 280 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,131.89 | MUC–IAH | 280 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 55,546 pts + $1,033.19 | MUC–IAH | 112 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $149.69 | MUC–IAH | 321 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $533.09 | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $100.00 | MUC–IAH | 6 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $208.60Mixed cabin | MUC–HOU | 25 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $138.39Mixed cabin | MUC–IAH | 331 |
| Etihad Guest | 85,000 pts + $166.19Mixed cabin | MUC–IAH | 119 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $512.17 | MUC–IAH | 5 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 297 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MUC–IAH | 64 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,092.92 | MUC–IAH | 171 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $1,116.19 | MUC–IAH | 9 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points: 70,000 points + $155.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MUC–IAH (seen on 235 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $155.29 | MUC–IAH | 235 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,144.89 | MUC–IAH | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,095.06Mixed cabin | MUC–IAH | 41 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $140.60 | MUC–IAH | 319 |
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.
Munich (MUC) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Munich (MUC)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,405–5,421 miles (8,699–8,724 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 Munich (MUC) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH) | 14,040 pts + $387.19Miles & More · 143 dates | 35,000 pts + $421.99Atmos · 160 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,131.89Atmos · 280 dates | 70,000 pts + $155.29Atmos · 235 dates |
| Munich (MUC) to Houston (HOU) | 21,000 pts + $134.99AAdvantage · 29 dates | 40,000 pts + $184.59AAdvantage · 23 dates | 57,500 pts + $190.19AAdvantage · 28 dates | 495,000 pts + $140.60SkyMiles · 24 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, Munich (MUC) to Houston
- Economy: 14,040 miles + $387.19 on Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed economy award space there on 143 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $421.99 on Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 160 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,131.89 on Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 280 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $155.29 on Munich (MUC) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 235 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MUC–IAH | Lufthansa Miles & More | 14,040 pts + $387.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MUC–IAH | United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $129.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MUC–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $421.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MUC–IAH | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $129.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MUC–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $1,131.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,168.69 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,431.47 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MUC–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $140.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 17,117 miles + taxes vary via Lufthansa Miles & More on MUC–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 56 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles + $129.39 via United MileagePlus on MUC–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 258 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 200,000 miles + $129.59 via United MileagePlus on MUC–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 260 dates.
Best months to fly from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $356.90 (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $423.49 (6 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,136.49 (11 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $155.29 (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,040 pts + $387.49 (29 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + $421.99 (6 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $1,131.89 (18 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,040 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,040 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,270 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,040 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,040 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 16,092 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 46,380 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 73,095 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Munich (MUC) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Munich (MUC) to Houston?
In business class, MUC–IAH with 55,000 points + $1,131.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, MUC–IAH with 14,040 miles + $387.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Munich (MUC) and Houston had award space?
MUC–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MUC–HOU (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 Munich (MUC) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 14,040 miles + $387.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 17:30 UTC for a Dec 11, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 143 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:30 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,131.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 00:50 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 280 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Munich (MUC) to Houston?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, premium economy 311 dates, business class 321 dates, first class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 25 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 25 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, premium economy 160 dates, business class 280 dates, first class 235 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 248 dates, business class 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 90 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, premium economy 299 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 230 dates, business class 119 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 37 dates, premium economy 2 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Munich (MUC) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,117 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Munich (MUC) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $100.00 with LifeMiles (37,000 miles + $100.00) to $415.29 with Atmos (27,500 points + $415.29); in business class from $100.00 with LifeMiles (69,000 miles + $100.00) to $1,131.89 with Atmos (55,000 points + $1,131.89). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Munich (MUC) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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 Munich (MUC) 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, 14,040 miles + $387.49 with Miles & More (29 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (30 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 Munich (MUC) 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 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.