Delta SkyMiles award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for MEM→HOU in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 4,900 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 98 dates). Lowest first class: 30,800 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 98 dates).
Every airport: Memphis (MEM) to Houston award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,900 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 98 dates
- Lowest first class
- 30,800 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 98 dates
In economy, 4,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles was the lowest of the 10 programs with economy award space on this route; the next was 7,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Delta SkyMiles, first class started at 30,800 miles + $5.60, about 6.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (4,900 miles + $5.60).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on MEM→HOU in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 4,900 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop |  DL | 6 | 98 | See dates | |
| First | 30,800 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 2 | 98 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 4,900 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 4,900 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 8,700 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,800 miles + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 49,600 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 49,600 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 98 of 98 | 100% | |
| First | 98 of 98 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 17,100 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 30,800 miles + $5.60 (3 dates) | |
| 4,900 miles + $5.60 (16 dates) | 49,600 miles + $5.60 (16 dates) | |
| 4,900 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates) | 49,600 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates) | |
| 45,900 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 90,600 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 11,600 miles + taxes not reported (22 dates) | 49,600 miles + taxes not reported (22 dates) | |
| 11,600 miles + taxes not reported (31 dates) | 49,600 miles + taxes not reported (31 dates) | |
| 11,600 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 49,600 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) |
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.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $33.38 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + $29.99 | 41,500 pts + $47.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 15,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,900 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 30,800 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 25,000 pts + $42.08Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | 33,800 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 62,500 pts + $11.20 |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)
How many miles do you need to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 1, 2026): economy 4,900 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 11,600 miles (taxes vary) over 7 months and award space on 98 departure dates; first class 30,800 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 49,600 miles (taxes vary) over 7 months and award space on 98 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (4,900 to 45,900 miles + taxes vary) and first class (30,800 to 90,600 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
In economy, 4,900 miles + $5.60. 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). In first class, 30,800 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 23:56 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 98 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 00:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
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 Jan 2027 departures: 4,900 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Jun 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.