Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston
Award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $54.46 on YVR–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 18,500 miles + $54.46 on YVR–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 + $54.46
- YVR–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 18,500 pts + $54.46
- YVR–HOU · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 62,800 pts + $55.07
- YVR–IAH · MileagePlus · mixed cabin from 25,000 pts + $54.46 on YVR–IAH (AAdvantage)
Economy was lowest on YVR–IAH: 8,000 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–HOU. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 18,500 miles + $54.46, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $54.46).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston on points: 8,000 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–IAH (seen on 20 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston on points: 18,500 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–HOU (seen on 5 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston on points: 62,800 miles + $55.07 with United MileagePlus on YVR–IAH (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $54.46Mixed cabin | YVR–IAH | 19 |
| United MileagePlus | 62,800 pts + $55.07 | YVR–IAH | 320 |
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.
Vancouver (YVR) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Vancouver (YVR)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,969–1,990 miles (3,169–3,202 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 Vancouver (YVR) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH) | 8,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 20 dates | 25,500 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 19 dates | 25,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 19 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (HOU) | 8,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 5 dates | 18,500 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 5 dates | 25,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 5 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, Vancouver (YVR) to Houston
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $54.46 on Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 20 dates.
- Business Class: 18,500 miles + $54.46 on Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (HOU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 5 dates.
- First Class: 62,800 miles + $55.07 on Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 320 dates; mixed cabin from 25,000 miles + $54.46 on YVR–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | YVR–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | YVR–IAH | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $49.47 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YVR–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YVR–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $246.67 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–IAH | United MileagePlus | 62,800 pts + $55.07 | 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 15,000 miles + $49.47 via United MileagePlus on YVR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 150 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $49.47 via United MileagePlus on YVR–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 41 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + $54.46 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.46 (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $54.46 (6 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 26,000 pts + $54.76 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 62,800 pts + $55.07 (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 12,500 pts + $54.76 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 54,000 pts + $54.56 (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 62,800 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 62,800 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 61,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 74,800 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus |
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 | — |
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Questions about Vancouver (YVR) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
In business class, YVR–HOU with 18,500 miles + $54.46 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, YVR–IAH with 8,000 miles + $54.46 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and Houston had award space?
YVR–IAH (economy, business class and first class) and YVR–HOU (economy, business class 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 Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 17:05 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 10:47 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 18,500 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 17:05 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 01:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 20 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 19 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 321 dates, business class 316 dates, first class 320 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 190 dates, business class 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $49.47 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $49.47 with MileagePlus (15,000 miles + $49.47) to $111.00 with Velocity (19,000 points + $111.00); in business class from $49.47 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $49.47) to $241.06 with Velocity (37,500 points + $241.06). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (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 Vancouver (YVR) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 8,000 miles + $54.46 with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 25,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (3 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 Vancouver (YVR) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): United MileagePlus about 337 days and American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.