Award flights from Houston to Austin (AUS)
Award space from Houston to Austin (AUS)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Austin (AUS) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,500 points + $9.40 on IAH–AUS (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first class: 16,500 points + $9.40 on IAH–AUS (Virgin Australia Velocity).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,500 pts + $9.40
- IAH–AUS · Velocity
- Lowest first class
- 16,500 pts + $9.40
- IAH–AUS · Velocity
Economy was lowest on IAH–AUS: 8,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–AUS. With Virgin Australia Velocity, first class started at 16,500 points + $9.40, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,500 points + $9.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Austin (AUS) on points: 8,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–AUS (seen on 296 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Austin (AUS) on points: 16,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–AUS (seen on 2 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.
Houston to Austin (AUS) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Austin (AUS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 140–149 miles (225–239 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Austin (AUS)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Austin (AUS), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Austin (AUS) | 8,500 pts + $9.40Velocity · 296 dates | 16,500 pts + $9.40Velocity · 2 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Austin (AUS) | 8,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 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 Austin (AUS)
- Economy: 8,500 points + $9.40 on Houston (IAH) to Austin (AUS) with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed economy award space there on 296 dates.
- First Class: 16,500 points + $9.40 on Houston (IAH) to Austin (AUS) with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed first-class award space there on 2 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–AUS | Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AUS | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.66 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AUS | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–AUS | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.51 | 4 | 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 8,500 points + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–AUS, which showed nonstop space there on 296 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 16,500 points + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–AUS, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Austin (AUS) 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 | First |
|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $9.40 (16 dates)Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.40 (2 dates)Velocity | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Velocity | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Velocity | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Velocity | 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Velocity | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Velocity | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Velocity | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Velocity | — | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Velocity | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Velocity | 41,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Houston to Austin (AUS) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Austin (AUS)?
In economy, IAH–AUS with 8,500 points + $9.40 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Austin (AUS) had award space?
IAH–AUS (economy and first class) and HOU–AUS (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 Austin (AUS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 02:35 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 296 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Austin (AUS)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 29 dates, first class 29 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 17 dates, first class 1 date); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 296 dates, first class 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Austin (AUS) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Austin (AUS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,500 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (10,000 points + $33.21). 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 Austin (AUS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (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 Austin (AUS) 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 May 2027 departures, 8,500 points + taxes not reported with Velocity (31 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 16,500 points + $9.40 with Velocity (2 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 Austin (AUS)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.