Delta SkyMiles award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for MCO→IAH in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 6,700 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 71 dates). Lowest first class: 23,500 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 71 dates).
Every airport: Orlando (MCO) to Houston award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 6,700 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 71 dates
- Lowest first class
- 23,500 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 71 dates
In economy, 6,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles was the 2nd lowest of the 13 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 3,900 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. With Delta SkyMiles, first class started at 23,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (6,700 miles + $5.60).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on MCO→IAH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 6,700 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop |  DL | 5 | 71 | See dates | |
| First | 23,500 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 71 | See 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. 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 6,700 miles + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 6,700 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 6,700 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 23,500 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 24,400 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 27,300 miles + $5.60 | 5 | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 71 of 71 | 100% | |
| First | 71 of 71 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 14,200 miles + taxes not reported (18 dates) | 30,900 miles + taxes not reported (18 dates) | |
| 6,700 miles + $5.60 (27 dates) | 23,500 miles + $5.60 (27 dates) | |
| 6,700 miles + taxes not reported (11 dates) | 34,700 miles + taxes not reported (11 dates) | |
| 6,700 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | 24,400 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | |
| 29,200 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 53,300 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 18,300 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 60,800 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 18,700 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 35,500 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) |
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.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $17.83 | 38,500 pts + $26.23 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | — | 23,500 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 22,300 pts + taxes not reported | 44,600 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 3,900 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 29,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | 82,100 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 62,500 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.66 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)
How many miles do you need to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 12, 2026): economy 6,700 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 14,200 miles (taxes vary) over 7 months and award space on 71 departure dates; first class 23,500 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 34,700 miles (taxes vary) over 7 months and award space on 71 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (6,700 to 29,200 miles + taxes vary) and first class (23,500 to 60,800 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)?
In economy, 6,700 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 02:05 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 71 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:40 UTC). In first class, 23,500 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 20, 2026, 23:14 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 71 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 6,700 miles + $5.60 (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Jul 16, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.