First class award flights from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first award space on 3 programs for IAH→DTW. Lowest: 32,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first award space on 311 dates. Nonstop first space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 32,700 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 311
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 32,700 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first award each program showed on IAH→DTW, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 311 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 265 | See 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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed first award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,700 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,700 pts + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 at the time shown. 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 first class award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 25,000 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 32,700 miles; nonstop space on 311 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 59,500 points; nonstop space on 247 dates.
Best months for first class from IAH to DTW
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 1 | |
| 32,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 32,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 32,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 32,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 32,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 37,400 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 37,400 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 37,400 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 37,400 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 37,400 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 23 | |
| 59,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about first award flights from IAH to DTW
What's the lowest first award from Houston to Detroit?
32,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed first award space on 311 departure dates (newest observation Sep 27, 2026, 16:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first award space on IAH→DTW?
Virgin Australia Velocity (1 date), Delta SkyMiles (311 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (265 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first award space from IAH to DTW?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 32,700 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop first space on 311 dates.
Which months had the lowest first award prices from IAH to DTW?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest first award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 32,700 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.