Award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MEM→HOU. Lowest economy: 4,900 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $42.08 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 15,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 4,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on Delta Air Lines flights, against 7,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, the next-lowest program. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 25,000 miles + $42.08, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,000 miles + $33.30).
Every airport: Memphis (MEM) to Houston award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop |  DL | 6 | 98 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop |  AA | — | 61 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop |  UA | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $33.38 | Nonstop | UA | 9+ | 75 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 1 stop | AA | 7 | 49 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | AA | 7 | 26 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | AA | 1 | 77 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + $29.99 | 1 stop | DL | 4 | 56 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AA | 7 | 98 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 1 stop | AA | 7 | 64 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | AA | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 33,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AA | 4 | 39 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 41,500 pts + $47.79 | 1 stop | DL | 2 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | AA | — | 61 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | AA | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | UA | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 2 | 98 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying 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.
Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) at a glance
- From
- Memphis International, Memphis, Tennessee, United States (MEM)
- To
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 98 of 98 departure dates checked (Delta SkyMiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 484 miles (779 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (HOU)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 4,900 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 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 9,100 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 98 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 98 dates.
Best months to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $42.08 (1 date)Etihad Guest | 17,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,900 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $42.08 (8 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 4,900 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 4,900 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In business class, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 25,000 miles + $42.08; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 15,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)
How many points does it take to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 23:58 UTC for a Dec 16, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 98 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 00:04 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $42.08 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 23:58 UTC for a Dec 19, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 64 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 00:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 61 dates, first class 61 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 75 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 26 dates, first class 28 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 98 dates, first class 98 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 49 dates, business class 64 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 98 dates, business class 39 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 56 dates, business class 11 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 77 dates, business class 69 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,100 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,900 miles + $5.60) to $33.38 with Aeroplan (10,000 points + $33.38); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $47.79 with Flying Blue (41,500 miles + $47.79). 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 Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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: 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 Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 4,900 miles + taxes not reported with SkyMiles (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (21 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 Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jun 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.