Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for IAH→HNL. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Daniel K. Inouye International, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (HNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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 Honolulu (HNL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $17.30 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 193 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.67 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 183 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,500 pts + $40.21 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 98 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 224 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 154 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 75 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $47.55 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 142 | 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) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 47,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,400 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 108,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 111,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 323 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 64,000 pts + $52.05 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 44 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 75 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 154,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 245 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 6 | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 114,100 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 308 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 112,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 65,000 pts + $52.29 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 114,100 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 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 328 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 111,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 117 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 90,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 60,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (11 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 94,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 94,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 117,000 · Qantas (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 65,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 64,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 64,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (6 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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 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 |
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Search Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:10 UTC). In business class, 60,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 14:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 329 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 323 dates, first class 329 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 183 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 9 dates, first class 326 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 193 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 308 dates, premium economy 308 dates, first class 308 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 142 dates, business class 44 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 98 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 224 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 75 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL)?
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 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 60,500 miles with AAdvantage (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.