Award flights from Houston to Calgary (YYC)
Award space from Houston to Calgary (YYC)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Calgary (YYC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on HOU–YYC (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on IAH–YYC (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–YYC (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,500 pts + $5.60
- HOU–YYC · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 34,592 pts + $83.91
- IAH–YYC · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 18,500 pts + $5.60
- IAH–YYC · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–YYC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on HOU–YYC: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–YYC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 18,500 miles + $5.60, about 2.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,500 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Calgary (YYC) on points: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–YYC (seen on 15 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | HOU–YYC | 15 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,000 pts + $22.60 | IAH–YYC | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $75.91 | IAH–YYC | 329 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 313 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $11.20 | IAH–YYC | 18 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $28.50 | IAH–YYC | 8 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.46 | IAH–YYC | 165 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 289 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 19 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | IAH–YYC | 11 |
| GOL Smiles | 41,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–YYC | 18 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Calgary (YYC) on points: 34,592 points + $83.91 with Air Canada Aeroplan on IAH–YYC (seen on 36 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $83.91 | IAH–YYC | 36 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Calgary (YYC) on points: 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–YYC (seen on 31 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 31 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | IAH–YYC | 6 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 39,718 pts + $48.31 | IAH–YYC | 330 |
| Etihad Guest | 42,000 pts + $53.55Mixed cabin | IAH–YYC | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 208 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 57,750 pts + $43.35 | IAH–YYC | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 66,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–YYC | 9 |
| United MileagePlus | 79,600 pts + $5.60 | IAH–YYC | 19 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Calgary (YYC) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–YYC (seen on 30 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 Calgary (YYC) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Calgary (YYC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,748–1,770 miles (2,813–2,849 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Calgary (YYC)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Calgary (YYC), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) | 10,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 34,592 pts + $83.91Aeroplan · 36 dates | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Calgary (YYC) | 8,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | — | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 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 Calgary (YYC)
- Economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (HOU) to Calgary (YYC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 15 dates.
- Premium Economy: 34,592 points + $83.91 on Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 36 dates.
- Business Class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 31 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 30 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HOU–YYC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–YYC | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,000 pts + $22.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–YYC | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $83.91 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–YYC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–YYC | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–YYC | United MileagePlus | 79,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–YYC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–YYC | Delta SkyMiles | 55,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 14,000 miles + $22.60 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–YYC, which showed nonstop space there on 6 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 79,600 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–YYC, which showed nonstop space there on 19 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Calgary (YYC) 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 | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 34,592 pts + $114.91 (4 dates)Aeroplan | 43,600 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 34,592 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 38,500 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 14,413 pts + $75.91 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $83.91 (24 dates)Aeroplan | 31,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Aeroplan | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | 61,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | — | 40,178 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 59,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | — | 39,718 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | — | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | — | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | — | 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | — | 39,718 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 68,400 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | — | 55,680 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | — |
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 Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Calgary (YYC) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Calgary (YYC)?
In business class, IAH–YYC with 18,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, HOU–YYC with 8,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and Calgary (YYC) had award space?
IAH–YYC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–YYC (economy, business class 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 Calgary (YYC)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 21, 2026, 02:54 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:40 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Calgary (YYC)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 15 dates, business class 31 dates, first class 30 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 329 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business class 330 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, first class 18 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first class 313 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 11 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, business class 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates, business class 3 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Calgary (YYC) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 14,000 miles + $22.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Calgary (YYC)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,500 miles + $5.60) to $75.91 with Aeroplan (14,413 points + $75.91); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (18,500 miles + $5.60) to $53.55 with Etihad Guest (42,000 miles + $53.55 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. 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 Calgary (YYC)?
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). 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). 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Calgary (YYC) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 18,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (6 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 Calgary (YYC)?
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 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.