Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for IAH→LIH. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus) on a mixed-cabin itinerary. Lowest first class: 90,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH) at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- To
- Lihue Airport, Kauai, Hawaii, United States (LIH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 32 of 32 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kauai (LIH)
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) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.64 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Avianca LifeMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 50,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles.
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 | Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $45.18 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 225,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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.
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 60,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 55,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 50,000 · Atmos (5 dates)Mixed cabin |
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)How many miles you need from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 150,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $5.60, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 90,000 miles + $5.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 50,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)
What's the lowest Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 19:25 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 20:01 UTC). In business class, 300,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Oct 13, 2026, 21:03 UTC for a Nov 20, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 21:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 32 dates, first class 32 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 8 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 14 dates, first class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 21 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 21 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston (IAH) to Kauai (LIH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 Kauai (LIH)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 300,000 miles with MileagePlus on a mixed-cabin itinerary (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.