Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (PHL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for IAH→PHL. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 15,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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IAH to PHL at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport, Houston, United States (IAH)
- To
- Philadelphia International, Philadelphia, United States (PHL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Philadelphia (PHL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 328 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 10,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 18,000 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 331 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 264 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 218 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 296 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $112.24 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 3 | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 3 stopsNonstop from 43,600 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 302 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue and United MileagePlus.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 309 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 331 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 10,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 264 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 30,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 15,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 248 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly IAH to PHL on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · Atmos (16 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (22 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (7 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (6 dates) |
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Houston to Philadelphia award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 298 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 20:34 UTC). In business, 30,000 miles + $5.60 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 3 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IAH→PHL?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 328 dates, first 328 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 298 dates, first 309 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 264 dates, business 3 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 318 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 296 dates, business 302 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 331 dates, first 331 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 218 dates, business 7 dates, first 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IAH to PHL?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IAH→PHL award prices?
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 Aug 2027 departures, 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with LifeMiles (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.