Award flights from Calgary (YYC) to Houston (IAH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for YYC→IAH. Lowest economy: 13,782 points + $103.84 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 28,536 points + $172.60 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first: 52,000 miles + $67.93 (Delta SkyMiles).
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YYC to IAH at a glance
- From
- Calgary International, Calgary, Canada (YYC)
- To
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport, Houston, United States (IAH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 13,782 pts + $103.84 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,000 pts + $67.93 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 323 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $113.68 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 146 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $92.15 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 299 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $139.14 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 29 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 28,536 pts + $172.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $228.66 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $92.15 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 160 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,357 pts + $189.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $67.93 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 13,782 pts + $103.84 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $113.68 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $139.14 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $228.66 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $92.15 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 53,000 pts + $67.93 | 3 | 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 17,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 73 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 30,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly YYC to IAH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,782 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 28,826 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 13,782 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 28,536 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 53,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 13,782 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 28,826 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 52,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | — | 30,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 52,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 52,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | 40,568 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 52,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 40,568 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 52,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | 40,568 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 71,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 40,610 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 87,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 40,568 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 77,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | — | 40,568 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 77,500 · SkyMiles (3 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Calgary to Houston award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 13,782 points + $103.84 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 08:14 UTC). In business, 28,536 points + $172.60 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 08:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on YYC→IAH?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business 324 dates, first 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, first 322 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 299 dates, business 160 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 146 dates, business 16 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from YYC to IAH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest YYC→IAH award prices?
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, 13,782 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 28,536 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.