Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO): Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 853 miles (1,372 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Orleans, Gulfport and Pensacola and more.
How many miles IAH to MCO 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 |
| 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 IAH to MCO
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to MCO 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
IAH to MCO with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Gulfport (GPT)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Pensacola (PNS)United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways and 1 more
- Via Sarasota (SRQ)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Jackson (JAN)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Fort Myers (RSW)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via West Palm Beach (DJT)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via Little Rock (LIT)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Memphis (MEM)United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
IAH to MCO: common questions
How many miles does IAH to MCO 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), 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 IAH to MCO?
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO).
How far is Houston from Orlando by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Orlando (MCO) are 853 miles (1,372 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 MCO 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 Orlando?
The most direct connections are through New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT), Pensacola (PNS), Sarasota (SRQ) and Jackson (JAN). On 8 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.