Award flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston
Award space from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,500 points + $25.60 on DFW–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 19,300 points + $5.60 on DFW–IAH (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on DFW–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,500 pts + $25.60
- DFW–IAH · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 19,300 pts + $5.60
- DFW–IAH · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 9,000 pts + $25.60
- DFW–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on DFW–IAH: 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DFW–HOU. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 19,300 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,200 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston on points: 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DFW–IAH (seen on 169 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | DFW–IAH | 169 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | DFW–IAH | 170 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | DFW–HOU | 40 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.66 | DFW–IAH | 315 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | DFW–IAH | 217 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $33.21 | DFW–IAH | 316 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | DFW–IAH | 309 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | DFW–IAH | 308 |
| GOL Smiles | 11,400 pts + taxes not reported | DFW–IAH | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 14,400 pts + $5.60 | DFW–IAH | 326 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston on points: 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on DFW–IAH (seen on 243 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston on points: 9,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DFW–IAH (seen on 218 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | DFW–IAH | 218 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | DFW–HOU | 40 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.66 | DFW–IAH | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | DFW–IAH | 326 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | DFW–IAH | 6 |
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 225–247 miles (362–398 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH) | 4,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 169 dates | 19,300 pts + $5.60Qantas · 243 dates | 9,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 218 dates |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (HOU) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 40 dates | — | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 40 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, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston
- Economy: 4,500 points + $25.60 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 169 dates.
- Business Class: 19,300 points + $5.60 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 243 dates.
- First Class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 218 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DFW–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–IAH | Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $28.90 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DFW–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DFW–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DFW–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.66 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DFW–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DFW–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,500 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DFW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 169 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 19,300 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on DFW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 243 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 9,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DFW–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 218 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 pts + $25.60 (2 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + $25.60 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + $25.60 (3 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
In business class, DFW–IAH with 19,300 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, DFW–IAH with 4,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston had award space?
DFW–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and DFW–HOU (economy 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 10:09 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 169 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:07 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 02:06 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 243 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:06 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 40 dates, first class 40 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 316 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 169 dates, first class 218 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 309 dates, business class 2 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 308 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 170 dates, business class 217 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 4 dates, business class 3 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 217 dates, business class 243 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (7,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (10,000 points + $33.21); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (19,300 points + $5.60) to $28.90 with Etihad Guest (20,000 miles + $28.90). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 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 Aug 2027 departures, 4,500 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (29 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 19,300 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (31 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.