Economy award flights from Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for IAH→MSP. Lowest: 12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed economy award space on 226 dates. Nonstop economy 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
- 12,500 pts + $9.53
- Virgin Australia Velocity
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 325
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on IAH→MSP, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 226 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 252 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 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 economy award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 180 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 14,300 miles; nonstop space on 325 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 252 dates.
Best months for economy from IAH to MSP
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 24 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 24 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 24 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 14 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 26 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 24 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 14 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 28 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 2 |
Airlines seen in economy
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 economy award flights from IAH to MSP
What's the lowest economy award from Houston to Minneapolis?
12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 226 departure dates (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 22:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on IAH→MSP?
Virgin Australia Velocity (226 dates), Delta SkyMiles (325 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (252 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from IAH to MSP?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 180 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from IAH to MSP?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 12,500 points with Velocity (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.