Award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for MCO→HOU. Lowest economy: 6,700 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 14,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU) at a glance
- From
- Orlando International, Orlando, Florida, United States (MCO)
- To
- William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 73 of 75 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (HOU)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 68 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 73 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 51 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $28.82 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 19,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 68 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 48 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 38 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 46,300 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 67 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 73 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 23,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 68 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 46 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 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 10,600 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 63 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 63 dates.
Best months to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (9 dates) | 15,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | |
| 6,700 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (19 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 6,700 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | |
| 6,700 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 15,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 25,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 20,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 6,700 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 29,000 points + $5.60; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 14,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)
What's the lowest Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 12:31 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 68 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:53 UTC). In business class, 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 14:00 UTC for a Nov 1, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 48 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 14:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 73 dates, first class 73 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 38 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 38 dates, first class 46 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 68 dates, first class 68 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 43 dates, business class 38 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 68 dates, business class 67 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 51 dates, business class 48 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 10,600 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU)?
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, 6,700 miles with SkyMiles (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 29,000 points with Qantas (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.