United States to Cayman Islands · 1,145 miles (1,843 km)

Houston (IAH) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) flights

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17,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Avianca LifeMiles

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Thai Royal Orchid Plus charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,145 miles (1,843 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tampa, Austin and Miami and more.

How many miles IAH to GCM 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
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines17,500$54
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines18,000$5.60–355.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines20,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines30,000$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines90,000$5.60

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from IAH to GCM

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAH to GCM with points

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

IAH to GCM with one stop

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

  • Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Cayman Airways
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  • Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Cayman Airways
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Montego Bay (MBJ)United Airlines, then Cayman Airways
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  • Via Nassau (NAS)United Airlines, then British Airways
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Providenciales (PLS)United Airlines, then
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IAH to GCM: common questions

How many miles does IAH to GCM cost?

In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Next cheapest: Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 GCM?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM).

How far is Houston from Grand Cayman Island by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Grand Cayman Island (GCM) are 1,145 miles (1,843 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 GCM 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 Houston and Grand Cayman Island?

The most direct connections are through Tampa (TPA), Austin (AUS), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO) and Dallas (DFW). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.

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.