Award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for HNL→IAH. Lowest economy: 22,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 55,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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HNL to IAH at a glance
- From
- Daniel K Inouye International, Honolulu, United States (HNL)
- To
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport, Houston, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and first, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.66 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 184 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 186 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 22 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 111,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 155,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 82,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 90,000 pts | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 111,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 92,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 111,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 117 dates.
- First: nonstop from 90,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates.
Best months to fly HNL to IAH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · Atmos (16 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 92,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 99,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 103,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 132,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (9 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 128,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 94,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 143,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 98,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 171,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 166,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 166,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 164,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 61,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 166,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search HNL to IAHQuestions about HNL to IAH award flights
What's the lowest Honolulu to Houston award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 330 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 11:40 UTC). In business, 55,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on HNL→IAH?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business 314 dates, first 319 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 184 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, premium economy 22 dates, first 330 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 326 dates, premium economy 322 dates, business 325 dates, first 326 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 186 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from HNL to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and first, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest HNL→IAH award prices?
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, 22,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 55,000 miles with AAdvantage (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.