Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston
Award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Minneapolis (MSP) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 19,000 miles + $5.60 on MSP–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- MSP–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 19,000 pts + $5.60
- MSP–IAH · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on MSP–IAH: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, first class started at 19,000 miles + $5.60, about 2.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–IAH (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 21 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.46 | MSP–IAH | 232 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 16,100 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 327 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 255 |
| United MileagePlus | 23,200 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 5 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston on points: 19,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MSP–IAH (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 21 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.46 | MSP–IAH | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,800 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 327 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,100 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 5 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | MSP–IAH | 284 |
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.
Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis (MSP)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), 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
- 1,036–1,059 miles (1,667–1,704 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 Minneapolis (MSP) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (IAH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates | 19,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (HOU) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates | 19,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 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, Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 21 dates.
- First Class: 19,000 miles + $5.60 on Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 21 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MSP–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MSP–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.46 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.46 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 30,800 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–IAH | United MileagePlus | 44,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MSP–IAH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 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 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 12,500 points + $9.46 via Virgin Australia Velocity on MSP–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 195 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 points + $9.46 via Virgin Australia Velocity on MSP–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Velocity | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles |
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 | — |
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Questions about Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
In economy, MSP–IAH with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Minneapolis (MSP) and Houston had award space?
MSP–IAH (economy and first class) and MSP–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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 20:38 UTC for a Dec 19, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 05:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 21 dates, first class 21 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 5 dates, first class 5 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 232 dates, first class 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 255 dates, first class 284 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points + $9.46 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $9.46 with Velocity (12,500 points + $9.46). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 Minneapolis (MSP) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (12 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 19,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (12 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): United MileagePlus about 337 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days, Delta SkyMiles about 331 days and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club about 331 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.