Award flights from Vienna (VIE) to Houston
Award space from Vienna (VIE) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Vienna (VIE) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $282.72 on VIE–IAH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 55,000 points + $1,074.59 on VIE–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $142.19 on VIE–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
- 15,000 pts + $282.72
- VIE–IAH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $359.19
- VIE–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 55,000 pts + $1,074.59
- VIE–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $142.19
- VIE–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on VIE–IAH: 15,000 points + $282.72 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 18,750 miles + $239.49 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on VIE–HOU. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 55,000 points + $1,074.59, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (27,500 points + $352.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Vienna (VIE) to Houston on points: 15,000 points + $282.72 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on VIE–IAH (seen on 42 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $282.72 | VIE–IAH | 42 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $238.49 | VIE–IAH | 67 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $74.29 | VIE–IAH | 43 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $352.49 | VIE–IAH | 56 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $341.34 | VIE–IAH | 33 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $371.98 | VIE–IAH | 42 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + $349.59 | VIE–IAH | 27 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $78.67 | VIE–IAH | 39 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $144.60 | VIE–IAH | 71 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $71.99 | VIE–IAH | 62 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 47 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 51 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $116.89 | VIE–IAH | 45 |
| GOL Smiles | 93,800 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 24 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Vienna (VIE) to Houston on points: 35,000 points + $359.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on VIE–IAH (seen on 16 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $359.19 | VIE–IAH | 16 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $427.80 | VIE–IAH | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $334.29 | VIE–IAH | 67 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $116.69 | VIE–IAH | 24 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $97.79 | VIE–IAH | 62 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 67,604 pts + $150.10 | VIE–IAH | 71 |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $371.98 | VIE–IAH | 13 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 98,000 pts + $108.15 | VIE–IAH | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 101,100 pts + $1,189.43 | VIE–IAH | 21 |
| GOL Smiles | 649,600 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Vienna (VIE) to Houston on points: 55,000 points + $1,074.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on VIE–IAH (seen on 36 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $1,074.59 | VIE–IAH | 36 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $116.69 | VIE–IAH | 41 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $472.29 | VIE–IAH | 67 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $145.10Mixed cabin | VIE–IAH | 71 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $459.84 | VIE–IAH | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $72.29Mixed cabin | VIE–IAH | 59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 11 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,800 pts + $1,046.95Mixed cabin | VIE–IAH | 14 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,368.52 | VIE–IAH | 55 |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $318.89Mixed cabin | VIE–IAH | 19 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | VIE–IAH | 51 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Vienna (VIE) to Houston on points: 110,000 points + $142.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on VIE–IAH (seen on 27 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $178.00Mixed cabin | VIE–IAH | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,114.69 | VIE–IAH | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $142.19 | VIE–IAH | 27 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,371.01 | VIE–IAH | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $108.15 | VIE–IAH | 5 |
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.
Vienna (VIE) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Vienna (VIE)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,597–5,613 miles (9,008–9,034 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 Vienna (VIE) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna (VIE) to Houston (IAH) | 15,000 pts + $282.72Virgin Atlantic · 42 dates | 35,000 pts + $359.19Atmos · 16 dates | 55,000 pts + $1,074.59Atmos · 36 dates | 75,000 pts + $178.00Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Vienna (VIE) to Houston (HOU) | 18,750 pts + $239.49Flying Blue · 30 dates | 40,000 pts + $335.59Flying Blue · 30 dates | 57,500 pts + $118.69AAdvantage · 17 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, Vienna (VIE) to Houston
- Economy: 15,000 points + $282.72 on Vienna (VIE) to Houston (IAH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 42 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $359.19 on Vienna (VIE) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 16 dates.
- Business Class: 55,000 points + $1,074.59 on Vienna (VIE) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 36 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $142.19 on Vienna (VIE) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 27 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | VIE–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $282.72 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | VIE–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $427.80 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | VIE–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $116.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | VIE–IAH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $474.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | VIE–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $145.10Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | VIE–IAH | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $105.69Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | VIE–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,114.69 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | VIE–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,072.19 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 Vienna (VIE) 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 + $282.72 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $427.80 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $131.19 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + $174.69 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $116.69 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,114.69 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 75,000 pts + $178.00 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 109,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Flying Blue | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 72,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 228,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 22,916 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 72,083 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 133,375 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | — | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 79,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 108,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | — |
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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Vienna (VIE) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Vienna (VIE) to Houston?
In business class, VIE–IAH with 55,000 points + $1,074.59 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, VIE–IAH with 15,000 points + $282.72 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Vienna (VIE) and Houston had award space?
VIE–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and VIE–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 Vienna (VIE) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $282.72 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 14:56 UTC for a Nov 21, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 18:11 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $1,074.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 04:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vienna (VIE) to Houston?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 43 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 41 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 71 dates, premium economy 71 dates, business class 71 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 56 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 36 dates, first class 27 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 39 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 27 dates, premium economy 7 dates, first class 5 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 42 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 55 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 45 dates, business class 19 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 24 dates, premium economy 2 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Vienna (VIE) 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 2 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 Vienna (VIE) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $71.99 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $71.99) to $371.98 with Skywards (37,500 miles + $371.98); in business class from $72.29 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $72.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,368.52 with Skywards (109,000 miles + $1,368.52). 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 Vienna (VIE) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 Vienna (VIE) 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 Jun 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (6 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 Vienna (VIE) 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 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.