Award flights from Newark (EWR) to Houston
Award space from Newark (EWR) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Newark (EWR) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on EWR–IAH (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on EWR–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
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- EWR–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 pts + $45.45
- EWR–IAH · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $5.60
- EWR–HOU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on EWR–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 EWR–HOU. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 30,000 miles + $45.45, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,000 miles + $35.33).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Newark (EWR) to Houston on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–IAH (seen on 62 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 62 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 8,800 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 26 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 47 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.98 | EWR–IAH | 44 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | EWR–IAH | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $25.60 | EWR–IAH | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $19.32 | EWR–IAH | 10 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | EWR–IAH | 229 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 14 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 28,200 pts + taxes not reported | EWR–IAH | 23 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,100 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 33 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Newark (EWR) to Houston on points: 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest on EWR–IAH (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | EWR–IAH | 103 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | EWR–IAH | 9 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 15 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 pts + $31.70 | EWR–IAH | 9 |
| GOL Smiles | 60,200 pts + taxes not reported | EWR–IAH | 17 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Newark (EWR) to Houston on points: 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–HOU (seen on 46 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | EWR–HOU | 46 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | EWR–IAH | 330 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | EWR–IAH | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | EWR–IAH | 11 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | EWR–IAH | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,700 pts + $5.60 | EWR–HOU | 20 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 80,500 pts + $11.20 | EWR–IAH | 6 |
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.
Newark (EWR) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Newark (EWR)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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
- 1,399–1,410 miles (2,251–2,269 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 Newark (EWR) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 62 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 103 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 62 dates |
| Newark (EWR) to Houston (HOU) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 46 dates | 60,200 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 15 dates | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 46 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, Newark (EWR) to Houston
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 62 dates.
- Business Class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 9 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 46 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | EWR–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | EWR–IAH | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EWR–IAH | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EWR–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | 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 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on EWR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on EWR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Newark (EWR) 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 | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 18,500 pts + $11.20 (10 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 21,000 pts + $11.20 (17 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 53,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 53,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | — | 53,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 31,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | — | 53,600 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus |
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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 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 Newark (EWR) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Newark (EWR) to Houston?
In business class, EWR–IAH with 30,000 miles + $45.45 (Etihad Guest). In economy, EWR–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 Newark (EWR) and Houston had award space?
EWR–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and EWR–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 Newark (EWR) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 62 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:22 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 26, 2026, 10:42 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 03:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Newark (EWR) to Houston?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 62 dates, first class 46 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 44 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 11 dates, first class 11 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 47 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 26 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 33 dates, first class 20 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 7 dates, business class 9 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 23 dates, business class 17 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Newark (EWR) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Newark (EWR) 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 $35.33 with Etihad Guest (15,000 miles + $35.33); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45). GOL Smiles 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 Newark (EWR) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 Newark (EWR) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest (4 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 Newark (EWR) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.