Cincinnati (CVG) to Houston (IAH) flights

An economy award from Cincinnati (CVG) to Houston (IAH) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Cincinnati (CVG) to Houston (IAH): United Airlines. The two airports are 872 miles (1,403 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, New Orleans and Dallas and more.
How many miles CVG 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 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| 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 CVG to IAH
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book CVG 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
CVG to IAH with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via New Orleans (MSY)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Austin (AUS)Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines




- Via Greenville (GSP)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Savannah (SAV)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines


- Via Charleston (CHS)Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways, then United Airlines



- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Lubbock (LBB)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Tampa (TPA)Frontier Airlines the whole way




CVG to IAH: common questions
How many miles does CVG 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: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) 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 CVG to IAH?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Cincinnati (CVG) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Cincinnati from Houston by plane?
Cincinnati (CVG) and Houston (IAH) are 872 miles (1,403 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CVG 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 Cincinnati and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), New Orleans (MSY), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and Austin (AUS). On 11 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.







