Economy award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for ATL→IAH. Lowest: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 308 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 308
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 4,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on ATL→IAH, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 294 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 249 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 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 at the time shown. 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 economy award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 4,000 miles; nonstop space on 308 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 11,000 points; nonstop space on 294 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 220 dates.
Best months for economy from ATL to IAH
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 10 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from ATL to IAH
What's the lowest economy award from Atlanta to Houston?
4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Sep 28, 2026, 02:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on ATL→IAH?
Delta SkyMiles (308 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (294 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (249 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from ATL to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 4,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 308 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from ATL to 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 Dec 2026 departures: 4,000 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.