Award flights from Houston to Honolulu (HNL)
Award space from Houston to Honolulu (HNL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Honolulu (HNL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 17,500 miles + $5.60 on IAH–HNL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,500 miles + $5.60 on IAH–HNL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $25.60 on IAH–HNL (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 17,500 pts + $5.60
- IAH–HNL · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 32,500 pts + $25.60
- IAH–HNL · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 60,500 pts + $5.60
- IAH–HNL · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 50,000 pts + $25.60
- IAH–HNL · Atmos
Economy was lowest on IAH–HNL: 17,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–HNL. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 60,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (17,500 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 Honolulu (HNL) on points: 17,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–HNL (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 320 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 318 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $17.30 | IAH–HNL | 217 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.91 | IAH–HNL | 179 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | IAH–HNL | 181 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,000 pts + $40.12 | IAH–HNL | 18 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 329 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | IAH–HNL | 163 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 124 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 39,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 15 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $47.55 | IAH–HNL | 112 |
| GOL Smiles | 61,900 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–HNL | 24 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 32,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–HNL (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | IAH–HNL | 6 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 319 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $17.30 | IAH–HNL | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 109,900 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 315 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 126,100 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 127 |
| GOL Smiles | 139,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–HNL | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 60,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–HNL (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 318 |
| Etihad Guest | 64,000 pts + $57.35Mixed cabin | IAH–HNL | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | IAH–HNL | 71 |
| GOL Smiles | 131,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–HNL | 19 |
| United MileagePlus | 159,600 pts + $5.60 | IAH–HNL | 258 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 214,600 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAH–HNL | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Honolulu (HNL) on points: 50,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–HNL (seen on 321 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 Honolulu (HNL) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Honolulu (HNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium 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
- 3,897–3,904 miles (6,272–6,283 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Honolulu (HNL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Honolulu (HNL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) | 17,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 320 dates | 32,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 6 dates | 60,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates | 50,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 321 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Honolulu (HNL) | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 13 dates | 49,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 13 dates | 102,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 13 dates | 55,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 13 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 Honolulu (HNL)
- Economy: 17,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 320 dates.
- Premium Economy: 32,500 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 6 dates.
- Business Class: 60,500 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 318 dates.
- First Class: 50,000 points + $25.60 on Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 321 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–HNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–HNL | Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $17.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–HNL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–HNL | United MileagePlus | 109,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–HNL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–HNL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–HNL | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–HNL | Delta SkyMiles | 109,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 109,900 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 117 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 90,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–HNL, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston to Honolulu (HNL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $25.60 (6 dates)Atmos | 60,500 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 82,100 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Qantas | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,500 pts + $5.60 (24 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 64,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 94,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 94,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 82,200 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 89,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 67,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 64,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to Honolulu (HNL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Honolulu (HNL)?
In business class, IAH–HNL with 60,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IAH–HNL with 17,500 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 Honolulu (HNL) had award space?
IAH–HNL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and HOU–HNL (economy, premium 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 Honolulu (HNL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 17,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:25 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 08:22 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Honolulu (HNL)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 318 dates, first class 320 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 179 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 321 dates, premium economy 6 dates, first class 321 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 217 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 15 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 329 dates, premium economy 127 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 329 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 112 dates, business class 33 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 24 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 19 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Honolulu (HNL) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium 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 25,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Honolulu (HNL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (17,500 miles + $5.60) to $47.55 with Etihad Guest (45,000 miles + $47.55); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (60,500 miles + $5.60) to $57.35 with Etihad Guest (64,000 miles + $57.35 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 Honolulu (HNL)?
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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Honolulu (HNL) 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, 17,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 60,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (30 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 Honolulu (HNL)?
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 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 10, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.