Award flights from São Paulo to Houston
Award space from São Paulo to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between São Paulo (GRU, CGH, VCP) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $36.49 on GRU–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $120.65 on GRU–IAH (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $41.99 on GRU–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 22,000 pts + $36.49
- GRU–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,000 pts + $36.49
- GRU–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $120.65
- GRU–IAH · Flying Blue · mixed cabin from 57,500 pts + $41.99 on GRU–IAH (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $36.49
- GRU–IAH · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on GRU–IAH: 22,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GRU–HOU. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 75,000 miles + $120.65, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $120.55).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from São Paulo to Houston on points: 22,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GRU–IAH (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $36.49 | GRU–IAH | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $32.34 | GRU–IAH | 329 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $50.84 | GRU–IAH | 118 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $56.49 | GRU–IAH | 37 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | CGH–IAH | 9 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,000 pts + $634.19 | GRU–IAH | 61 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,500 pts + $120.55 | GRU–IAH | 307 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $101.20 | GRU–HOU | 45 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 44,000 pts + $119.88 | GRU–IAH | 52 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 45,000 pts + $30.89 | GRU–IAH | 35 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–IAH | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 66,800 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–HOU | 41 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $64.39 | GRU–IAH | 22 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 155,000 pts + $35.04 | GRU–IAH | 321 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from São Paulo to Houston on points: 33,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GRU–IAH (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $36.49 | GRU–IAH | 320 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $56.49 | GRU–IAH | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $30.89 | GRU–IAH | 329 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 63,685 pts + $104.00 | GRU–HOU | 45 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 73,000 pts + $640.39 | GRU–IAH | 5 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $105.29 | GRU–IAH | 267 |
| GOL Smiles | 126,900 pts + taxes not reported | GRU–IAH | 285 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 210,000 pts + $35.04 | GRU–IAH | 321 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from São Paulo to Houston on points: 75,000 miles + $120.65 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GRU–IAH (seen on 300 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $41.99Mixed cabin | GRU–IAH | 323 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + $120.65 | GRU–IAH | 300 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 79,920 pts + $57.11 | GRU–IAH | 9 |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $192.29Mixed cabin | GRU–IAH | 2 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 139,000 pts + $119.88 | GRU–IAH | 23 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | GRU–IAH | 20 |
| GOL Smiles | 177,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | CGH–HOU | 2 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 185,000 pts + $1,166.89 | GRU–IAH | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $30.89 | GRU–IAH | 329 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 235,298 pts + $115.80Mixed cabin | GRU–HOU | 46 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $37.37Mixed cabin | GRU–IAH | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from São Paulo to Houston on points: 110,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GRU–IAH (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $36.49 | GRU–IAH | 6 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $115.40Mixed cabin | GRU–HOU | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 455,000 pts + $34.92 | GRU–HOU | 47 |
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.
São Paulo to Houston at a glance
- From
- São Paulo (GRU, CGH, VCP)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business 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), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,862–4,914 miles (7,824–7,908 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 São Paulo and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) | 22,000 pts + $36.49AAdvantage · 323 dates | 33,000 pts + $36.49AAdvantage · 320 dates | 57,500 pts + $41.99AAdvantage · 323 dates · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $36.49AAdvantage · 6 dates |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (HOU) | 22,000 pts + $36.49AAdvantage · 47 dates | 33,000 pts + $36.49AAdvantage · 46 dates | 57,500 pts + $42.29AAdvantage · 47 dates · Mixed cabin | 138,000 pts + $36.89AAdvantage · 5 dates |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Houston (IAH) | 22,000 pts + $36.69AAdvantage · 39 dates | 87,066 pts + $120.70Aeroplan · 20 dates | 57,500 pts + $47.09AAdvantage · 33 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Houston (HOU) | 22,000 pts + $36.59AAdvantage · 39 dates | 87,066 pts + $120.70Aeroplan · 19 dates | 57,500 pts + $46.79AAdvantage · 33 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
| Campinas Viracopos (VCP) to Houston (IAH) | 22,000 pts + $36.69AAdvantage · 19 dates | 87,066 pts + $117.60Aeroplan · 10 dates | 204,400 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
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, São Paulo to Houston
- Economy: 22,000 miles + $36.49 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,000 miles + $36.49 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 320 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $120.65 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 300 dates; mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $41.99 on GRU–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 110,000 miles + $36.49 on São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | GRU–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $36.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GRU–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $50.97 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GRU–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $36.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GRU–IAH | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $30.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–IAH | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 75,500 pts + $120.35 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GRU–HOU | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $32.29 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | GRU–HOU | Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $115.40Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | GRU–HOU | Delta SkyMiles | 455,000 pts + $34.92 | 9+ | 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 30,000 points + $50.84 via Virgin Australia Velocity on GRU–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 84 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles + $30.89 via United MileagePlus on GRU–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 220,000 miles + $30.89 via United MileagePlus on GRU–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates.
Best months to fly from São Paulo to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $56.69 (1 date)Atmos | 57,500 pts + $41.99 (19 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $36.49 (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 27,500 pts + $36.69 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $36.69 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 455,000 pts + $34.92 (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 75,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Flying Blue | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 455,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 460,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 127,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 129,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 75,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 75,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 72,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Velocity | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 79,920 pts + $57.11 (8 dates)LifeMiles | 465,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 São Paulo to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from São Paulo to Houston?
In business class, GRU–IAH with 75,000 miles + $120.65 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $41.99 on GRU–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, GRU–IAH with 22,000 miles + $36.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between São Paulo and Houston had award space?
GRU–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), GRU–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), CGH–IAH (economy, premium economy and business class), CGH–HOU (economy, premium economy and business class) and VCP–IAH (economy, premium economy and business 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 São Paulo to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 22,000 miles + $36.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:46 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $120.65 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 300 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:24 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $41.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from São Paulo to Houston?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 323 dates, first class 6 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 45 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 46 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 52 dates, business class 23 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 37 dates, premium economy 11 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates, business class 9 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 35 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 321 dates, business class 1 date, first class 47 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 22 dates, business class 2 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from São Paulo to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points + $50.84 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from São Paulo to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $30.89 with TrueBlue (45,000 points + $30.89) to $634.19 with Virgin Atlantic (32,000 points + $634.19); in business class from $30.89 with MileagePlus (220,000 miles + $30.89) to $192.29 with Etihad Guest (97,000 miles + $192.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 São Paulo to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 São Paulo 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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 75,000 miles + $120.65 with Flying Blue (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. 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 São Paulo to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 24, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.