Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL): Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 687 miles (1,106 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Alexandria, Jackson and Birmingham and more.
How many miles IAH to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| 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 IAH to ATL
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to ATL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- 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
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
IAH to ATL with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Alexandria (AEX)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Jackson (JAN)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Montgomery (MGM)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Baton Rouge (BTR)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Lafayette (LFT)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Gulfport (GPT)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Mobile (MOB)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Shreveport (SHV)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pensacola (PNS)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Chattanooga (CHA)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Memphis (MEM)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Panama City (ECP)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
IAH to ATL: common questions
How many miles does IAH to ATL cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,000) and Emirates Skywards (12,000). 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 IAH to ATL?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL).
How far is Houston from Atlanta by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Atlanta (ATL) are 687 miles (1,106 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to ATL award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Atlanta?
The most direct connections are through Alexandria (AEX), Jackson (JAN), Birmingham (BHM), Montgomery (MGM) and Baton Rouge (BTR). On 8 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.