Award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for SYD→IAH. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $94.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $102.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 130,000 points + $114.79 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) at a glance
- From
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International, Sydney, Australia (SYD)
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, Houston, Texas, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ and 9 more
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $94.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) +1 more | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $96.87 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $114.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Philippine Airlines (PR), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 287 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $438.55 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 299 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $97.99 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ) +2 more | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $197.39 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 136 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $91.55 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,900 pts + $168.49 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 1 | 190 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $123.03 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 230 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $122.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 318 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 82,000 pts + $97.33 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 66 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 216 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $114.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 61,500 pts + $94.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | — | 307 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $97.99 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 118,300 pts + $236.35 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $438.55 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 22 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 185,000 pts + $96.87 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 307 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $102.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 315 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $122.19 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 145,000 pts + $148.99 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 316 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $506.75 | 1 stopNonstop from 1,561,400 pts | Qatar Airways (QR), Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 321 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,577.61 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 285 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 286,000 pts + $1,577.61 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $97.99 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 345,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 201 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $97.46 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $114.79 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 5 | 198 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 157,500 pts + $94.79 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 377,500 pts + $1,577.61 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $96.87 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 311 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $94.49 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $97.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $114.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $97.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $102.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 1,773,900 pts + $114.06 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $114.79 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 377,500 pts + $1,577.61 | 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 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 55,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 153 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 70,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 152 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 300,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 148 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 130,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 157,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 144,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 135,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 101,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 119,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)Questions about award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)
What's the lowest Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 25,000 miles + $94.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:22 UTC). In business class, 80,000 miles + $102.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 313 dates, premium economy 307 dates, business class 315 dates, first class 32 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 287 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 1 date, first class 198 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 230 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 312 dates, premium economy 307 dates, business class 1 date, first class 311 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 299 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 285 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 318 dates, business class 316 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 136 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 190 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 10 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 55,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 Sydney (SYD) 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 Oct 2026 departures, 25,000 miles with AAdvantage (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 80,000 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.