Award flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston
Award space from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on SLC–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on SLC–IAH (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 on SLC–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
- SLC–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 pts + $45.45
- SLC–IAH · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $11.20
- SLC–HOU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SLC–IAH: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SLC–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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SLC–IAH (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 324 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 323 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,700 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 319 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 325 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | SLC–IAH | 167 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | SLC–IAH | 13 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 11 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 151 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | SLC–IAH | 211 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 240 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston on points: 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest on SLC–IAH (seen on 191 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | SLC–IAH | 191 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SLC–IAH | 12 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 38,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SLC–IAH | 214 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston on points: 18,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SLC–HOU (seen on 18 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | SLC–HOU | 18 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 325 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,300 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 319 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | SLC–IAH | 7 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | SLC–IAH | 95 |
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.
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Salt Lake City (SLC)
- To
- Houston (IAH, 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, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), 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
- 1,194–1,214 miles (1,922–1,953 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 30,000 pts + $45.45Etihad Guest · 191 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (HOU) | 8,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates | — | 18,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 18 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, Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Business Class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 191 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 on Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 18 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SLC–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SLC–IAH | Delta SkyMiles | 13,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SLC–IAH | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SLC–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SLC–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SLC–IAH | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SLC–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SLC–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 13,700 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on SLC–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 319 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SLC–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 325 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 20,500 pts + $5.60 (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $45.45 (22 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + $11.20 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 32,500 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 | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston?
In business class, SLC–IAH with 30,000 miles + $45.45 (Etihad Guest). In economy, SLC–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 Salt Lake City (SLC) and Houston had award space?
SLC–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and SLC–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 Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 08:33 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 191 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, first class 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 167 dates, business class 191 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 240 dates, business class 214 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 325 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 325 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 13,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 30,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (25 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.