Economy award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 5 programs for DTW→IAH. Lowest: 7,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 323 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and 2 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 7,700 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 5 of 5
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 323
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 7,700 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on DTW→IAH, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 7,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 323 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 11,800 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 18,000 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 229 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 249 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 191 | 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 | 7,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 7,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 11,800 pts + $11.20 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 11,800 pts + $11.20 | 7 | 1 stop | 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 | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 7,700 miles; nonstop space on 323 dates.
- JetBlue True Blue: nonstop from 18,000 points; nonstop space on 158 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 174 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 176 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 158 dates.
Best months for economy from DTW to IAH
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 7,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 7,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 11,800 pts + taxes not reported | JetBlue True Blue | 30 | |
| 11,800 pts + taxes not reported | JetBlue True Blue | 26 | |
| 11,800 pts + taxes not reported | JetBlue True Blue | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 29 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 17 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 23 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 8 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue True Blue
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue True Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 DTW to IAH
What's the lowest economy award from Detroit to Houston?
7,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 18:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on DTW→IAH?
Delta SkyMiles (323 dates), JetBlue True Blue (319 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (229 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (249 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (191 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from DTW to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 7,700 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 323 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from DTW 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: 7,700 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.