Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) flights

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS): KLM and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,001 miles (8,049 km) apart. KLM is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Montreal and Detroit and more.
How many miles IAH to AMS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 15,000β25,000 | $140.60β315.60 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 25,000β50,000 | $204β508.50 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 38,000 | $5.60β355.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn KLM | 42,000 | $56β112 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 42,500 | $71.61β80.61 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 43,500 | $45.60β255.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to AMS
- KLMSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAH to AMS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks KLM
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks KLM
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks KLM
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks KLM
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks KLM
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks KLM
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks KLM
IAH to AMS with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way



- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way





- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways the whole way





- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways, then Delta Air Lines, KLM and 1 more




- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way



- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way




- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then KLM


- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way



IAH to AMS: common questions
How many miles does IAH to AMS cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000β50,000), ANA Mileage Club (27,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to AMS?
KLM (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS).
How far is Houston from Amsterdam by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Amsterdam (AMS) are 5,001 miles (8,049 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to AMS award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Amsterdam?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD) and Boston (BOS). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








