Award flights from Houston to Seattle (SEA)
Award space from Houston to Seattle (SEA)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and Seattle (SEA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–SEA (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 34,000 Avios on IAH–SEA (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–SEA (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–SEA · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 34,000 pts + taxes not reported
- IAH–SEA · Privilege Club
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–SEA · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAH–SEA: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on HOU–SEA. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 40,000 miles + $52.20, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (23,000 miles + $40.73).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to Seattle (SEA) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–SEA (seen on 322 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 322 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 321 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 14,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–SEA | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 307 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 225 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,400 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 327 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.24 | IAH–SEA | 182 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | IAH–SEA | 156 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,687 pts + $30.25 | IAH–SEA | 21 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 243 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 21,900 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 13 |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $40.73 | IAH–SEA | 167 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 158 |
| GOL Smiles | 37,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–SEA | 25 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to Seattle (SEA) on points: 34,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on IAH–SEA (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubLowest observed | 34,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–SEA | 10 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | IAH–SEA | 142 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 200 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 64,500 pts + $49.18 | IAH–SEA | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 83,700 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–SEA | 20 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to Seattle (SEA) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–SEA (seen on 322 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 322 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 321 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 49,300 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 327 |
| United MileagePlus | 59,700 pts + $5.60 | IAH–SEA | 307 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $11.20 | IAH–SEA | 37 |
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 Seattle (SEA) at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- Seattle (SEA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), 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
- 1,873–1,893 miles (3,014–3,046 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seattle (SEA)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and Seattle (SEA), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to Seattle (SEA) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 322 dates | 34,000 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 10 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 322 dates |
| Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 27 dates | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 27 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 Seattle (SEA)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Seattle (SEA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 322 dates.
- Business Class: 34,000 Avios on Houston (IAH) to Seattle (SEA) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed business-class award space there on 10 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to Seattle (SEA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 322 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | HOU–SEA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–SEA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–SEA | Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–SEA | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 240,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–SEA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–SEA | Delta SkyMiles | 49,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–SEA | United MileagePlus | 60,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–SEA | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $11.20 | 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 12,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–SEA, which showed nonstop space there on 322 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 34,000 Avios + taxes vary via Qatar Airways Privilege Club on IAH–SEA, which showed nonstop space there on 7 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on IAH–SEA, which showed nonstop space there on 321 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Houston to Seattle (SEA) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $52.20 (8 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (7 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 34,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 34,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | 58,800 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles |
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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
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Questions about Houston to Seattle (SEA) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to Seattle (SEA)?
In business class, IAH–SEA with 34,000 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club). In economy, IAH–SEA with 8,000 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 Seattle (SEA) had award space?
IAH–SEA (economy, business class and first class) and HOU–SEA (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 Seattle (SEA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 322 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:05 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 34,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 02:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to Seattle (SEA)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 322 dates, first class 322 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 182 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 321 dates, first class 321 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 225 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 13 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 167 dates, business class 142 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 25 dates, business class 20 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to Seattle (SEA) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to Seattle (SEA)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $40.73 with Etihad Guest (23,000 miles + $40.73); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (43,600 points + $5.60) to $52.20 with Etihad Guest (40,000 miles + $52.20). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 Seattle (SEA)?
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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 Seattle (SEA) 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, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 34,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Privilege Club (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 Seattle (SEA)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.