Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston
Award space from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between New Delhi (DEL) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,300 miles on DEL–IAH (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 on DEL–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,300 pts + taxes not reported
- DEL–IAH · Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $803.25
- DEL–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 70,000 pts + $1,104.75
- DEL–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 pts + $105.65
- DEL–IAH · Atmos · mixed cabin from 165,000 pts + $118.56 on DEL–IAH (Aeroplan)
Business class was lowest on DEL–IAH: 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 70,000 miles + $817.95 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DEL–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 70,000 miles + $1,104.75, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (31,000 miles + $52.05).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston on points: 25,300 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on DEL–IAH (seen on 122 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 25,300 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 122 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $311.32 | DEL–IAH | 3 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 31,000 pts + $52.05 | DEL–IAH | 205 |
| Etihad Guest | 37,322 pts + $361.15 | DEL–HOU | 78 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.15 | DEL–IAH | 227 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 204 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $97.95 | DEL–IAH | 224 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $46.45 | DEL–IAH | 228 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 47,000 pts + $408.41 | DEL–IAH | 14 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 51,200 pts + $78.05 | DEL–IAH | 49 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $328.37 | DEL–IAH | 18 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 201 |
| Emirates Skywards | 60,000 pts + $365.66 | DEL–IAH | 180 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $116.56 | DEL–IAH | 230 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $55.26 | DEL–IAH | 35 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,700 pts + $496.65 | DEL–IAH | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,000 pts + $109.85 | DEL–IAH | 11 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $803.25 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DEL–IAH (seen on 34 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $803.25 | DEL–IAH | 34 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $53.85 | DEL–IAH | 224 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,000 pts + $501.99 | DEL–IAH | 8 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $467.85 | DEL–IAH | 183 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $519.45 | DEL–IAH | 225 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,344 pts + $189.66 | DEL–IAH | 229 |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $537.89 | DEL–IAH | 22 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 126,000 pts + $325.68 | DEL–IAH | 60 |
| GOL Smiles | 692,600 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston on points: 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DEL–IAH (seen on 202 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,104.75 | DEL–IAH | 202 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 83 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,649.15 | DEL–IAH | 137 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $42.75Mixed cabin | DEL–IAH | 226 |
| Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $427.35Mixed cabin | DEL–IAH | 217 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–IAH | 198 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 102,300 pts + $79.95 | DEL–IAH | 2 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,576.00 | DEL–IAH | 202 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $118.86Mixed cabin | DEL–IAH | 229 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $689.65 | DEL–IAH | 226 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 120,000 pts + $1,562.94 | DEL–IAH | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 172,000 pts + $1,804.75 | DEL–HOU | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston on points: 200,000 points + $105.65 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DEL–IAH (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + $118.56Mixed cabin | DEL–IAH | 35 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $105.65 | DEL–IAH | 20 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $42.75Mixed cabin | DEL–IAH | 34 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 273,400 pts + $1,862.65 | DEL–IAH | 9 |
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.
New Delhi (DEL) to Houston at a glance
- From
- New Delhi (DEL)
- 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), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX) 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
- 8,361–8,384 miles (13,455–13,492 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 New Delhi (DEL) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (IAH) | 25,300 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 122 dates | 55,000 pts + $803.25Atmos · 34 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,104.75AAdvantage · 202 dates | 165,000 pts + $118.56Aeroplan · 35 dates · Mixed cabin |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (HOU) | 33,000 pts + $46.35AAdvantage · 88 dates | 60,500 pts + $53.95MileagePlus · 79 dates | 70,000 pts + $817.95AAdvantage · 84 dates | 165,000 pts + $113.36Aeroplan · 7 dates · Mixed cabin |
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, New Delhi (DEL) to Houston
- Economy: 25,300 miles on New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (IAH) with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 122 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $803.25 on New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 34 dates.
- Business Class: 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 on New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 202 dates.
- First Class: 200,000 points + $105.65 on New Delhi (DEL) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 20 dates; mixed cabin from 165,000 points + $118.56 on DEL–IAH (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DEL–IAH | GOL Smiles | 25,300 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | DEL–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $803.45 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $817.95 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–IAH | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $91.65Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–HOU | Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $427.45Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–IAH | Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,582.68 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DEL–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,000 pts + $121.56Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DEL–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 273,400 pts + $1,862.65 | 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.
Best months to fly from New Delhi (DEL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,300 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $1,104.75 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 165,000 pts + $121.56 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,800 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Smiles | 55,000 pts + $803.25 (6 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $817.95 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 190,255 pts + $126.86 (3 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 31,000 pts + $52.05 (23 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 407,747 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Privilege Club | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 190,255 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Flying Blue | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 GOL Smiles.
Questions about New Delhi (DEL) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston?
In business class, DEL–IAH with 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, DEL–IAH with 25,300 miles (GOL Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between New Delhi (DEL) and Houston had award space?
DEL–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and DEL–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 New Delhi (DEL) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,300 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Oct 22, 2026, 19:49 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 122 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:49 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 70,000 miles + $1,104.75 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 16:04 UTC for a Dec 25, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 202 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 205 dates, premium economy 183 dates, business class 202 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 230 dates, premium economy 229 dates, business class 229 dates, first class 35 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 224 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 137 dates, first class 20 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 35 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 49 dates, business class 2 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 14 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 11 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 180 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 202 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from New Delhi (DEL) 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, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $46.45 with MileagePlus (45,000 miles + $46.45) to $496.65 with Qantas (70,700 points + $496.65); in business class from $42.75 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $42.75 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,804.75 with Qantas (172,000 points + $1,804.75). 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 New Delhi (DEL) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 New Delhi (DEL) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 25,300 miles + taxes not reported with Smiles (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 70,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (29 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 New Delhi (DEL) 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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.