United MileagePlus award flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for BHX→IAH in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 44,000 miles + $229.69 (economy space on 10 dates). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $399.93 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 10 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 44,000 miles + $229.69
- economy space on 10 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 88,000 miles + $399.93
- business-class space on 10 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 miles + $420.09
- premium economy space on 10 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on BHX→IAH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $229.69 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $420.09 | 2 stops | Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Business | 88,000 miles + $399.93Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +5 more | 3 | 10 | 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 | 44,000 miles + $232.23 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $268.39 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 73,100 miles + $206.13 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $461.43 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $456.19 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 150,000 miles + $396.23 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 88,000 miles + $399.93Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 200,000 miles + $395.89 | 4 | 2 stops | 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 | 10 of 10 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 10 of 10 | 100% | |
| Business | 10 of 10 | 100% |
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $299.80 | 69,183 pts + $496.04 | 75,000 pts + $498.34Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $367.59Lowest | 40,000 pts + $647.79Lowest | 60,000 pts + $793.13Lowest |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $242.89 | — | 255,000 pts + $431.09 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $205.89 | 40,000 pts + $393.69 | 188,000 pts + $414.09 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $229.69 | 55,000 pts + $420.09 | 88,000 pts + $399.93Mixed cabin |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH)
How many miles do you need to fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 13, 2026): economy 44,000 miles + $229.69, with award space on 10 departure dates; premium economy 55,000 miles + $420.09, with award space on 10 departure dates; business class 88,000 miles + $399.93, a mixed-cabin award, with award space on 10 departure dates. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 44,000 miles + $229.69. Seen Oct 4, 2026, 18:05 UTC for a Nov 30, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 17:41 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $399.93 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Sep 23, 2026, 10:59 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 17:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Birmingham (BHX) to Houston (IAH) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Birmingham (BHX) 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.