Award flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for SLC→IAH. Lowest economy: 10,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 20,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Salt Lake City International, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (SLC)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via 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
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston (IAH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 162 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 153 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 215 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 269 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 216 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 257 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 320 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.40 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 79 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Etihad Guest 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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 33,900 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 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 at the time shown. 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 via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (20 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (17 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (27 dates) | 25,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 25,000 · Atmos (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Search Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)Questions about award flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 13:58 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 216 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, first class 324 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 328 dates, first class 328 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 324 dates, first class 324 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 162 dates, business class 216 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 269 dates, business class 257 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 320 dates, first class 320 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 215 dates, first class 3 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 153 dates, first class 79 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 30,000 miles with Etihad Guest (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.