United MileagePlus award flights from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for AUA→IAH in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 20,000 miles + $79.54 (economy space on 20 dates). Lowest business class: 38,500 miles + $76.09 (business-class space on 20 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 20,000 miles + $79.54
- economy space on 20 dates
- Lowest business class
- 38,500 miles + $76.09
- business-class space on 20 dates
In economy, 20,000 miles + $79.54 with United MileagePlus was the 6th lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 10,000 miles + $85.14 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 38,500 miles + $76.09, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (20,000 miles + $79.54).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on AUA→IAH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $79.54 | Nonstop |  AC AV B6 CM+1 | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Business | 38,500 miles + $76.09 | 2 stopsNonstop from 98,100 pts + taxes vary | ACAVCM UA | 2 | 20 | See 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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $85.14 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $79.54 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $79.54 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,500 miles + $145.32 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,500 miles + $77.19 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 105,300 miles + $79.54 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20 of 20 | 100% | |
| Business | 20 of 20 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 51,100 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 129,600 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 20,000 miles + $79.54 (5 dates) | 38,500 miles + $77.19 (5 dates) | |
| 20,000 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 38,500 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | |
| 42,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 105,300 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) |
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.
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $144.90 | 101,788 pts + $147.15Lowest | 25,000 pts + $215.83Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $113.04 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $105.14 | — | — | 35,000 pts + $105.14Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $85.14Lowest | — | 20,000 pts + $85.14Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $102.94 | — | 46,170 pts + $105.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,000 pts + $85.14 | — | — | 95,000 pts + $85.14 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $113.04 | — | 40,000 pts + $113.04Mixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 26,300 pts + $79.54 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $79.54 | — | 38,500 pts + $76.09 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $85.14 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $95.60 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)
How many miles do you need to fly from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 11, 2026): economy 20,000 miles + $79.54, with a typical monthly low of 20,000 miles (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 20 departure dates; business class 38,500 miles + $76.09, with a typical monthly low of 38,500 miles (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 20 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (20,000 to 51,100 miles + taxes vary) and business class (38,500 to 129,600 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 20,000 miles + $79.54. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 11:01 UTC for a Dec 22, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 11:01 UTC). In business class, 38,500 miles + $76.09. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 18:49 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 11:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in business class, and in economy from 20,000 miles + $79.54.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 20,000 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Aruba (AUA) to Houston (IAH)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Mar 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.