Award flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston
Award space from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $61.69 on NRT–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $62.99 on NRT–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 185,000 points + $62.99 on NRT–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
- 25,000 pts + $61.69
- NRT–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $62.99
- NRT–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + $62.99
- NRT–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 185,000 pts + $62.99
- NRT–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on NRT–IAH: 25,000 miles + $61.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $63.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 80,000 miles + $62.99, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $61.69).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston on points: 25,000 miles + $61.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–IAH (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $61.69 | NRT–IAH | 318 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $82.99 | NRT–IAH | 327 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $328.89 | NRT–IAH | 177 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $53.90 | NRT–IAH | 106 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $430.53 | NRT–IAH | 171 |
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $400.76 | NRT–IAH | 251 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–IAH | 65 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $57.59 | NRT–IAH | 322 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $80.63 | NRT–IAH | 183 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $57.79 | NRT–IAH | 51 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $67.95 | NRT–IAH | 322 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,000 pts + $147.28 | NRT–IAH | 329 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $90.89 | NRT–IAH | 96 |
| GOL Smiles | 90,500 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–IAH | 124 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–IAH | 269 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston on points: 50,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–IAH (seen on 304 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $62.99 | NRT–IAH | 304 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $83.19 | NRT–IAH | 104 |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $57.59 | NRT–IAH | 321 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $512.49 | NRT–IAH | 98 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,500 pts + $436.02 | NRT–IAH | 203 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $400.76 | NRT–IAH | 39 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $67.95 | NRT–IAH | 322 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 326,300 pts + $147.28 | NRT–IAH | 255 |
| GOL Smiles | 634,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–IAH | 7 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston on points: 80,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on NRT–IAH (seen on 308 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $62.99 | NRT–IAH | 308 |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $90.89Mixed cabin | NRT–IAH | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + $147.85 | NRT–IAH | 116 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $61.89Mixed cabin | NRT–IAH | 322 |
| Emirates Skywards | 121,000 pts + $1,413.38 | NRT–IAH | 206 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | NRT–IAH | 19 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $745.06 | NRT–IAH | 65 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 206,000 pts + $147.28 | NRT–IAH | 326 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $90.59Mixed cabin | NRT–IAH | 10 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | NRT–IAH | 264 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston on points: 185,000 points + $62.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on NRT–IAH (seen on 326 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.
Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Tokyo Narita (NRT)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,629–6,649 miles (10,669–10,701 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 Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) | 25,000 pts + $61.69AAdvantage · 318 dates | 50,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 304 dates | 80,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 308 dates | 185,000 pts + $62.99Atmos · 326 dates |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (HOU) | 35,000 pts + $63.09AAdvantage · 28 dates | 50,000 pts + $62.99AAdvantage · 26 dates | 159,000 pts + $63.19AAdvantage · 25 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, Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston
- Economy: 25,000 miles + $61.69 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 318 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $62.99 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 304 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 miles + $62.99 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 308 dates.
- First Class: 185,000 points + $62.99 on Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 326 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | NRT–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $62.99 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | NRT–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $53.90 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | NRT–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $83.19 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | NRT–IAH | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $57.59 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–IAH | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $63.19Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | NRT–IAH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $765.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 185,000 pts + $63.19 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | NRT–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $67.95 | 7 | 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 42,000 points + $53.90 via Virgin Australia Velocity on NRT–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 65,000 miles + $57.59 via United MileagePlus on NRT–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 250,000 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on NRT–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 321 dates.
Best months to fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $62.99 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $62.99 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + $762.09 (11 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + $63.19 (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $63.19 (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 185,000 pts + $63.19 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $62.99 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 105,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $90.89 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Velocity | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 225,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 163,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 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 | — |
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Questions about Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston?
In business class, NRT–IAH with 80,000 miles + $62.99 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, NRT–IAH with 25,000 miles + $61.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Houston had award space?
NRT–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and NRT–HOU (economy, premium economy and business 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 Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $61.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:13 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 80,000 miles + $62.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 308 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, premium economy 304 dates, business class 308 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 329 dates, premium economy 255 dates, business class 326 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 104 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 326 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 183 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 51 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 322 dates, first class 322 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 251 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 206 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 96 dates, business class 1 date) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points + $53.90 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $53.90 with Velocity (42,000 points + $53.90) to $430.53 with Qantas (43,200 points + $430.53); in business class from $61.89 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $61.89 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,413.38 with Skywards (121,000 miles + $1,413.38). 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 Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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). Capital One Miles: Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Tokyo Narita (NRT) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 80,000 miles + $62.99 with AAdvantage (28 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 Tokyo Narita (NRT) 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, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.