Award flights from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)
Award space from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Atlanta (ATL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–ATL (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 24,000 miles + $19.63 on IAH–ATL (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on HOU–ATL (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–ATL · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 24,000 pts + $19.63
- IAH–ATL · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 14,500 pts + $5.60
- HOU–ATL · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAH–ATL: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–ATL. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 24,000 miles + $19.63, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,500 miles + $12.80).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on IAH–ATL (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 320 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | HOU–ATL | 8 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,500 pts + $12.80 | IAH–ATL | 294 |
| United MileagePlus | 9,600 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 316 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 286 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | IAH–ATL | 159 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–ATL | 253 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.40 | IAH–ATL | 235 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 227 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | IAH–ATL | 284 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 20 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 24,000 miles + $19.63 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–ATL (seen on 298 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 14,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–ATL (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | HOU–ATL | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,900 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 320 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–ATL | 299 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.40 | IAH–ATL | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 316 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | IAH–ATL | 5 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–ATL | 292 |
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.
Houston to Atlanta (ATL) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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
- 688–695 miles (1,108–1,118 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Atlanta (ATL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Atlanta (ATL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 320 dates | 24,000 pts + $19.63Flying Blue · 298 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 322 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 8 dates | — | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 8 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, Houston to Atlanta (ATL)
- Economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 320 dates.
- Business Class: 24,000 miles + $19.63 on Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 298 dates.
- First Class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 8 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–ATL | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–ATL | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + $19.63 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | HOU–ATL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–ATL | Delta SkyMiles | 17,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–ATL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–ATL | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.40 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–ATL | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–ATL | 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 4,000 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on IAH–ATL, which showed nonstop space there on 320 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 24,000 miles + $19.63 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–ATL, which showed nonstop space there on 291 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 17,900 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on IAH–ATL, which showed nonstop space there on 320 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Atlanta (ATL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,400 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $42.08 (8 dates)Etihad Guest | 14,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + $19.63 (30 dates)Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 25,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Houston to Atlanta (ATL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
In business class, IAH–ATL with 24,000 miles + $19.63 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, IAH–ATL with 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Atlanta (ATL) had award space?
IAH–ATL (economy, business class and first class) and HOU–ATL (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 Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 02:35 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 12:53 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 24,000 miles + $19.63 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 12:02 UTC for a Dec 11, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 298 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 8 dates, first class 8 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 284 dates, first class 5 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 253 dates, first class 299 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 20 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, first class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 159 dates, business class 241 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 294 dates, business class 298 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 227 dates, business class 192 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Atlanta (ATL) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.30 with Etihad Guest (12,000 miles + $33.30); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $42.08 with Etihad Guest (25,000 miles + $42.08). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
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). 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 Houston to Atlanta (ATL) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 4,000 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 24,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (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 Houston to Atlanta (ATL)?
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 France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.