Award flights from Miami to Houston
Award space from Miami to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 6,700 miles + $5.60 on MIA–IAH (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on MIA–IAH (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on FLL–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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- Lowest economy
- 6,700 pts + $5.60
- MIA–IAH · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 29,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–IAH · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 14,500 pts + $5.60
- FLL–IAH · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on MIA–IAH: 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on FLL–IAH. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 29,000 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (13,800 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to Houston on points: 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on MIA–IAH (seen on 19 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 19 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–IAH | 22 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | MIA–IAH | 213 |
| United MileagePlus | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 19 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $23.50 | FLL–IAH | 4 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.66 | FLL–IAH | 249 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–IAH | 19 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 231 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 24 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | FLL–IAH | 20 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to Houston on points: 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on MIA–IAH (seen on 211 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 211 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MIA–IAH | 6 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | FLL–IAH | 2 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 59,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–IAH | 20 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MIA–IAH | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to Houston on points: 14,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–IAH (seen on 22 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | FLL–IAH | 22 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | MIA–IAH | 249 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,900 pts + $5.60 | FLL–IAH | 12 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.66 | FLL–IAH | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MIA–IAH | 19 |
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.
Miami to Houston at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 954–964 miles (1,535–1,552 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Miami and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) | 6,700 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 19 dates | 29,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 211 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 312 dates |
| Miami (MIA) to Houston (HOU) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates | 148,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 8 dates | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (IAH) | 6,700 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 12 dates | 40,000 pts + $52.20Etihad Guest · 2 dates | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 22 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | — | 14,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Miami to Houston
- Economy: 6,700 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 19 dates.
- Business Class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 211 dates.
- First Class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 22 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | FLL–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MIA–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–IAH | Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.66 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 8 | 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 7,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–HOU, which showed nonstop space there on 20 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 29,000 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on MIA–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 178 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 14,500 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–HOU, which showed nonstop space there on 20 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Miami to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (13 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,700 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 14,500 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,700 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Qantas | 14,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,700 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,700 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,700 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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Questions about Miami to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to Houston?
In business class, MIA–IAH with 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, MIA–IAH with 6,700 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Miami and Houston had award space?
MIA–IAH (economy, business class and first class), MIA–HOU (economy, business class and first class), FLL–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and FLL–HOU (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Miami to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 08:05 UTC for a Dec 25, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 12:10 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 02:01 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 211 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to Houston?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 22 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 22 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 213 dates, first class 249 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 24 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 19 dates, first class 12 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 4 dates, business class 2 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 231 dates, business class 211 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 19 dates, business class 3 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (6,700 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.21); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $52.20 with Etihad Guest (40,000 miles + $52.20). Qatar Airways Privilege Club 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 Miami to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 Miami to Houston 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 Feb 2027 departures, 6,700 miles + taxes not reported with SkyMiles (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 29,000 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (31 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 Miami to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.