United MileagePlus award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for MEM→IAH in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 9,100 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 99 dates). Lowest first class: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 99 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
- 9,100 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 99 dates
- Lowest first class
- 30,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 99 dates
In economy, 9,100 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus was the 4th lowest of the 13 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 4,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. With United MileagePlus, first class started at 30,000 miles + $5.60, about 3.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,100 miles + $5.60).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on MEM→IAH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,100 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop |  UA | 9+ | 99 | See dates | |
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | UA | 9+ | 99 | 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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 9,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 9,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 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 MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus 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 | 99 of 99 | 100% | |
| First | 99 of 99 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 9,100 miles + $5.60 (3 dates) | 30,500 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 9,100 miles + $5.60 (16 dates) | 30,000 miles + $5.60 (16 dates) | |
| 9,100 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates) | 30,000 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates) | |
| 9,100 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 30,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (22 dates) | 32,000 miles + taxes not reported (22 dates) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (31 dates) | 32,000 miles + taxes not reported (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 32,000 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 MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $33.24 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,000 pts + $16.77 | 41,000 pts + $22.48 | — |
| 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 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.40 | — | 16,500 pts + $9.53 |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)
How many miles do you need to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 1, 2026): economy 9,100 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 9,100 miles in 4 months and 15,000 miles in 3 months (taxes vary), and award space on 99 departure dates; first class 30,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 30,500 miles (taxes vary) over 7 months and award space on 99 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (9,100 to 15,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (30,000 to 32,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 9,100 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 23:58 UTC for a Dec 16, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 99 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 1, 2026, 00:04 UTC). In first class, 30,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 1, 2026, 00:00 UTC for a Dec 31, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed first-class award space on 99 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 (IAH) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in first class, and in economy from 9,100 miles + $5.60.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)?
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: 9,100 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 United MileagePlus release award seats for Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Jun 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.