Award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston
Award space from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on ATL–IAH (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 24,000 miles + $19.63 on ATL–IAH (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on ATL–HOU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- ATL–IAH · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 24,000 pts + $19.63
- ATL–IAH · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 14,500 pts + $5.60
- ATL–HOU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on ATL–IAH: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on ATL–HOU. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 24,000 miles + $19.63, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,500 miles + $8.74).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston on points: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on ATL–IAH (seen on 330 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 330 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 6,200 pts + $11.20 | ATL–IAH | 40 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–HOU | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,500 pts + $8.74 | ATL–IAH | 38 |
| United MileagePlus | 10,100 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 49 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 291 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | ATL–IAH | 27 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.40 | ATL–IAH | 235 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | ATL–IAH | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 26 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.98 | ATL–IAH | 49 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 19,500 pts + taxes not reported | ATL–IAH | 39 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | ATL–IAH | 53 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston on points: 24,000 miles + $19.63 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on ATL–IAH (seen on 40 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $19.63 | ATL–IAH | 40 |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | ATL–IAH | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 26 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | ATL–IAH | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 34,600 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ATL–IAH | 33 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 105,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ATL–IAH | 37 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston on points: 14,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ATL–HOU (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | ATL–HOU | 10 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,900 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 330 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | ATL–IAH | 37 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | ATL–IAH | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 49 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | ATL–IAH | 6 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | ATL–IAH | 289 |
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.
Atlanta (ATL) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Atlanta (ATL)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 688–695 miles (1,108–1,118 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 Atlanta (ATL) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 330 dates | 24,000 pts + $19.63Flying Blue · 40 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 18 dates | 24,000 pts + $19.63Flying Blue · 10 dates | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 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, Atlanta (ATL) to Houston
- Economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 330 dates.
- Business Class: 24,000 miles + $19.63 on Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 40 dates.
- First Class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ATL–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ATL–IAH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + $19.63 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 17,900 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATL–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,000 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on ATL–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 24,000 miles + $19.63 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on ATL–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 40 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 17,900 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on ATL–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Atlanta (ATL) 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 | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,600 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)TrueBlue | 24,000 pts + $19.63 (3 dates)Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + $19.63 (17 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 24,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 24,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 24,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | — |
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 France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Atlanta (ATL) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston?
In business class, ATL–IAH with 24,000 miles + $19.63 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, ATL–IAH with 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Atlanta (ATL) and Houston had award space?
ATL–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and ATL–HOU (economy, business class and first 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 Atlanta (ATL) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 11:09 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 330 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:46 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 24,000 miles + $19.63 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 20:08 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 19:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 10 dates, first class 10 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 49 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 33 dates, first class 37 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 42 dates, business class 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 40 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 27 dates, business class 33 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 39 dates, business class 33 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.30 with Etihad Guest (12,000 miles + $33.30); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $42.08 with Etihad Guest (25,000 miles + $42.08). GOL Smiles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Atlanta (ATL) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 4,000 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 24,000 miles + $19.63 with Flying Blue (17 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 Atlanta (ATL) 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.