United States · 963 miles (1,550 km)

Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 963 miles (1,550 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sarasota, New Orleans and Tampa and more.

How many miles MIA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to IAH

Book MIA to IAH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MIA to IAH with one stop

44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sarasota (SRQ)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via New Orleans (MSY)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Pensacola (PNS)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Key West (EYW)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Jackson (JAN)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then United Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Little Rock (LIT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Huntsville (HSV)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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See all 44 in Routes

MIA to IAH: common questions

How many miles does MIA to IAH cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Iberia Club (9,000). 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 MIA to IAH?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH).

How far is Miami from Houston by plane?

Miami (MIA) and Houston (IAH) are 963 miles (1,550 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MIA to IAH award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Miami and Houston?

The most direct connections are through Sarasota (SRQ), New Orleans (MSY), Tampa (TPA), Pensacola (PNS) and Key West (EYW). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

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.