Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH) flights

An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $99.99. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH): Air Canada and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,969 miles (3,169 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Dallas and Salt Lake City and more.
How many miles YVR 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 | 12,500 | $99.99–131.19 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $73.59–104.79 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59–79.79 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59–79.79 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $48.59–79.79 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $48.59–429.79 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $48.59–79.79 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 23,000 | $71.99–341.99 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $93.39–124.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $48.59–79.79 |
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 YVR to IAH
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book YVR to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
YVR to IAH with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way





- Via Austin (AUS)Air Canada, then United Airlines


- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way




- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way





- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Air Canada and WestJet, then Frontier Airlines and United Airlines




- Via Phoenix (PHX)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more






- Via Sacramento (SMF)Air Canada, then United Airlines


- Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Canada, Flair Airlines and 1 more, then United Airlines




- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Air Canada and WestJet, then United Airlines



- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Monterrey (MTY)Air Canada, then United Airlines and VivaAerobus



- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Air Canada, then United Airlines


YVR to IAH: common questions
How many miles does YVR to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $99.99. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (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 YVR to IAH?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Vancouver from Houston by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Houston (IAH) are 1,969 miles (3,169 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR 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, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 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 Vancouver and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Salt Lake City (SLC), Seattle (SEA) and Austin (AUS). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
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.








