Award flights from New York JFK to Houston
Award space from New York JFK to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between New York JFK and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on JFK–HOU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on JFK–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on JFK–HOU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,500 pts + $5.60
- JFK–HOU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 499,400 pts + taxes not reported
- JFK–IAH · Smiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- JFK–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $5.60
- JFK–HOU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on JFK–HOU: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,800 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue on JFK–IAH. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,500 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 New York JFK to Houston on points: 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–HOU (seen on 45 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–HOU | 45 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 8,800 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 26 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,400 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 36 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–IAH | 38 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 28 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | JFK–IAH | 12 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $25.60 | JFK–IAH | 18 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $29.91 | JFK–IAH | 17 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 15 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 28,500 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–IAH | 24 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from New York JFK to Houston on points: 499,400 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on JFK–IAH (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 499,400 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–IAH | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from New York JFK to Houston on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–IAH (seen on 68 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 68 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,400 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | JFK–IAH | 9 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | JFK–IAH | 12 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | JFK–IAH | 8 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 17 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,000 pts + $31.70 | JFK–IAH | 14 |
| GOL Smiles | 59,500 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–IAH | 16 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | JFK–IAH | 9 |
First Class
Lowest first class from New York JFK to Houston on points: 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–HOU (seen on 45 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–HOU | 45 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | JFK–IAH | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 34,200 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 36 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | JFK–IAH | 16 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 80,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–IAH | 12 |
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.
New York JFK to Houston at a glance
- From
- New York JFK
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,415–1,427 miles (2,278–2,296 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 New York JFK and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Houston (IAH) | 8,800 pts + $5.60TrueBlue · 26 dates | 499,400 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 2 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 68 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 75 dates |
| New York JFK to Houston (HOU) | 8,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 45 dates | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 37 dates | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 45 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, New York JFK to Houston
- Economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 45 dates.
- Premium Economy: 499,400 miles on New York JFK to Houston (IAH) with GOL Smiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 2 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 68 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 45 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JFK–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JFK–IAH | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | JFK–IAH | GOL Smiles | 540,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JFK–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 34,200 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–HOU | United MileagePlus | 45,400 pts + $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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 9,600 points + taxes vary via JetBlue TrueBlue on JFK–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 26 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 45,400 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on JFK–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 28 dates.
Best months to fly from New York JFK 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 | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (15 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (13 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (15 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,800 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)TrueBlue | 540,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 499,400 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 29,400 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)TrueBlue · Mixed cabin | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | — | 30,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)TrueBlue | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 29,400 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)TrueBlue · Mixed cabin | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 24,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about New York JFK to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from New York JFK to Houston?
In business class, JFK–IAH with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, JFK–HOU with 8,500 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 New York JFK and Houston had award space?
JFK–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and JFK–HOU (economy, business class 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 New York JFK to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 02:58 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:15 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 07:15 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 68 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New York JFK to Houston?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 45 dates, business class 68 dates, first class 45 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, first class 16 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 26 dates, business class 9 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 36 dates, first class 36 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates, business class 8 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 24 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 16 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 17 dates, business class 14 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 15 dates, business class 17 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from New York JFK to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,600 points with JetBlue TrueBlue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from New York JFK to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,500 miles + $5.60) to $29.91 with Flying Blue (17,500 miles + $29.91); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 New York JFK to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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 New York JFK 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 Nov 2026 departures, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (29 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 New York JFK 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jul 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.