Award flights from Houston to Denver (DEN)
Award space from Houston to Denver (DEN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Denver (DEN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on HOU–DEN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $42.08 on IAH–DEN (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on HOU–DEN (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–DEN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $42.08
- IAH–DEN · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $5.60
- HOU–DEN · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on HOU–DEN: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–DEN. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 25,000 miles + $42.08, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,000 miles + $33.30).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Denver (DEN) on points: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–DEN (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | HOU–DEN | 14 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | IAH–DEN | 182 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–DEN | 324 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.40 | IAH–DEN | 276 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 326 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 293 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | IAH–DEN | 274 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 269 |
| GOL Smiles | 18,400 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–DEN | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,000 pts + $18.05 | IAH–DEN | 6 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Denver (DEN) on points: 25,000 miles + $42.08 with Etihad Guest on IAH–DEN (seen on 250 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Denver (DEN) on points: 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–DEN (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | HOU–DEN | 14 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–DEN | 324 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.40 | IAH–DEN | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 28,200 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 326 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–DEN | 330 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.49 | IAH–DEN | 2 |
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 Denver (DEN) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Denver (DEN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, 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
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 862–884 miles (1,387–1,422 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Denver (DEN)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Denver (DEN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Denver (DEN) | 9,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 42 dates | 25,000 pts + $42.08Etihad Guest · 250 dates | 25,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 324 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN) | 8,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | — | 18,500 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 Denver (DEN)
- Economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 14 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $42.08 on Houston (IAH) to Denver (DEN) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 250 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 14 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HOU–DEN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–DEN | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–DEN | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | HOU–DEN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–DEN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–DEN | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–DEN | Delta SkyMiles | 28,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–DEN | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 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 12,500 points + $9.40 via Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–DEN, which showed nonstop space there on 224 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–DEN, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Denver (DEN) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $42.08 (11 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Denver (DEN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Denver (DEN)?
In business class, IAH–DEN with 25,000 miles + $42.08 (Etihad Guest). In economy, HOU–DEN 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 Denver (DEN) had award space?
IAH–DEN (economy, business class and first class) and HOU–DEN (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 Denver (DEN)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 26, 2026, 19:05 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 23:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $42.08 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 07:10 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 250 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 07:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Denver (DEN)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 14 dates, first class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 274 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, first class 324 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 293 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 269 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, first class 326 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 182 dates, business class 250 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates, business class 10 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Denver (DEN) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Denver (DEN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,500 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). 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 Denver (DEN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Denver (DEN) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 8,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (29 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 Denver (DEN)?
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 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.