United States to Netherlands Β· 5,001 miles (8,049 km)

Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) flights

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15,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM15,000–25,000$140.60–315.60
Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM25,000–50,000$204–508.50
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines38,000$5.60–355.60
SAS EuroBonusOn KLM42,000$56–112
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines42,500$71.61–80.61
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM43,500$45.60–255.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$50.40
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from IAH to AMS

Book IAH to AMS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

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
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways, then Delta Air Lines, KLM and 1 more
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then KLM
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  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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See all 42 in Routes

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 (25,000–50,000), 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.