Route information
- 690 miles
- ~1h 55m flight
- +1h time difference
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
About 690 miles, roughly 1h55 nonstop. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Award data window: November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
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Houston to Atlantaaward flights
Compare award prices for Houston to Atlanta, with economy seats from 25,000 points.
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Depart
690 miles~1h 55m
Route snapshot
Houston to Atlanta is a short-haul domestic hop with nonstop award seats on United Airlines. Pricing comes from a single program, Lufthansa Miles & More, with economy from 25,000 points, on a United Airlines nonstop. On a flight this short, compare the cash fare first and spend points only when the award price drops low. Below, IAH–ATL award pricing is re-checked daily.
- Route
- IAH to ATL
- Direct service
- 2 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 1
- Best economy price
- From 25,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- N/A
- Best first class price
- N/A
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy |
|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 25,000Lowest |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/6/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Houston and Atlanta price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 25,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 25,000 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 25,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
1 airline with award seats between Houston and Atlanta, nonstop or connecting.
United AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Houston to Atlanta with points.
About this route
Houston to Atlanta is served by United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Award prices start from 25,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Houston–Atlanta Flights
Flying Houston to Atlanta covers about 690 miles, linking George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL); a nonstop takes roughly 1h55, with winds moving it either way. Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: United Airlines. The Airbus A319 appears on those nonstop award segments. Nonstops make up all of the award options in the data, which makes a direct award a realistic target.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
For Houston–Atlanta, the cash fare is the benchmark an award has to beat. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on a United Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Expect about $406 in taxes and fees on top, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. When the fare is low, pay cash and hold the points for a pricier trip. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Lufthansa Miles & More is the only program pricing Houston–Atlanta: economy at 25,000 points on a United Airlines nonstop.
Airlines & Routing Options
United Airlines is the only airline with nonstop award space on Houston–Atlanta in the data. Only one airline shows award inventory on the route, priced through Lufthansa Miles & More.
Alternative Airports & Routes
The data shows no same-metro alternate airports on either end of Houston–Atlanta, so the main airports are the ones to watch. Flexible on where you start? Miami to Atlanta prices from 4,500 points at last check, under this route's 25,000. Flexible on where you land? Houston to Bogota starts from 19,000 points.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Houston to Atlanta route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 25,000 points one-way through Lufthansa Miles & More on United Airlines, nonstop. Only Lufthansa Miles & More prices this route right now, so the real decision is points versus cash. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.