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Houston to Miamiaward flights

Compare award prices for Houston to Miami, with economy seats from 7,500 points.

From
IAH
To
MIA
Depart
960 miles~2h 25m
Snapshot

Route snapshot

Houston to Miami is a short-haul domestic route; nonstop award space turns up on American Airlines. Pricing comes from a single program, Alaska Atmos Rewards, with economy from 7,500 points, on an American Airlines nonstop. Short flights reward points discipline: check the cash fare before redeeming, and save points for the days award pricing dips. This page re-checks IAH–MIA award pricing daily.

Route
IAH to MIA
Direct service
24 direct award flights
Airlines with award availability
2
Best economy price
From 7,500 pts
Best premium economy price
N/A
Best business price
N/A
Best first class price
N/A
Pricing

Award pricing comparison

Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.

AirlineEconomy
American Airlines logo
American AirlinesAA
7,500Lowest
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.
Availability

Award pricing by month

When award seats between Houston and Miami price cheapest over the next year.

Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 7,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months
Cheapest award by month
MonthCheapest award (points)
Nov 2026No award data
Dec 20267,500
Jan 2027No award data
Feb 202719,000
Mar 2027No award data
Apr 2027No award data
May 2027No award data
Jun 2027No award data
Jul 2027No award data
Aug 2027No award data
Sep 2027No award data
Oct 2027No award data
Dec, Feb currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 7,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines

Airlines with award seats on this route

2 airlines with award seats between Houston and Miami, nonstop or connecting.

American Airlines logoAmerican AirlinesAA
Air Canada logoAir CanadaAC
Guide

Route notes

What to know before booking Houston to Miami with points.

Route information

  • 960 miles
  • ~2h 25m flight
  • +1h time difference
  • Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027

Distance ~960 miles; nonstop flying time ~2h25 (estimate). Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston. The data runs November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for two months.

About this route

Houston to Miami is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, offering multiple options for award travelers. Award prices start from 7,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.

Houston–Miami Flights

Roughly 960 miles separate Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Miami International Airport (MIA), so a nonstop spends about 2h25 in the air, a little more or less depending on winds and direction. Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: American Airlines. The Boeing 737-800 appears on those nonstop award segments. About 18% of the award options in the data are nonstop.

Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles

Houston–Miami is a domestic route, so the first question is whether to spend points at all. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on an American Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. Expect about $26 in taxes and fees on top, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Run the miles-or-cash math each time: a cheap fare usually beats spending points. Transfers out of bank programs can't be reversed, so confirm the exact flight is bookable first.

Best Points & Miles Programs

Alaska Atmos Rewards is the only program pricing Houston–Miami: economy at 7,500 points on an American Airlines nonstop.

Airlines & Routing Options

American Airlines is the only airline with nonstop award space on Houston–Miami in the data. Only two airlines show award inventory on the route, and Alaska Atmos Rewards prices every award in the data.

Alternative Airports & Routes

Neither Houston nor Miami shows a same-metro alternate airport in the data, so the live price table above is the one to watch. For another option from Houston, Bogota prices from 19,000 points at last check. For a longer redemption from Houston, Amsterdam and Belize City are tracked too.

Booking tips

  1. 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
  2. 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
  3. 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
  4. 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
  5. 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions travelers ask about the Houston to Miami route.

At last check, economy starts at 7,500 points one-way through Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, nonstop. Only Alaska Atmos Rewards prices this route right now, so the real decision is points versus cash. The live table above shows today's floor in every cabin.