Denver (DEN) to Houston (IAH) flights
An economy award from Denver (DEN) to Houston (IAH) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Houston (IAH): Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 862 miles (1,387 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Amarillo and Colorado Springs and more.
How many miles DEN to IAH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEN to IAH
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DEN to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DEN to IAH with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Amarillo (AMA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Abilene (ABI)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Lubbock (LBB)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Wichita (ICT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Tulsa (TUL)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Shreveport (SHV)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Midland (MAF)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Hobbs (HOB)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salina (SLN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Aspen (ASE)United Airlines the whole way
DEN to IAH: common questions
How many miles does DEN to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (12,000), Avianca LifeMiles (12,500) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to IAH?
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Denver from Houston by plane?
Denver (DEN) and Houston (IAH) are 862 miles (1,387 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEN to IAH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Denver and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Amarillo (AMA), Colorado Springs (COS), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Abilene (ABI). On 41 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.