United States Β· 912 miles (1,468 km)

Houston (IAH) to Charlotte (CLT) flights

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

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Charlotte (CLT) 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 Houston (IAH) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 912 miles (1,468 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 61 ways to fly it with one stop, through Birmingham, Jackson and Greenville and more.

How many miles IAH to CLT 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
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines10,000$30.60
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 IAH to CLT

Book IAH to CLT with points

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

IAH to CLT with one stop

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

  • Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Jackson (JAN)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Montgomery (MGM)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Chattanooga (CHA)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Baton Rouge (BTR)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Lafayette (LFT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Mobile (MOB)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Gulfport (GPT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Shreveport (SHV)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Pensacola (PNS)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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See all 61 in Routes

IAH to CLT: common questions

How many miles does IAH to CLT 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), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). 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 CLT?

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

How far is Houston from Charlotte by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Charlotte (CLT) are 912 miles (1,468 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 CLT 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 Houston and Charlotte?

The most direct connections are through Birmingham (BHM), Jackson (JAN), Greenville (GSP), Atlanta (ATL) and Montgomery (MGM). On 13 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.