United States to Canada · 1,749 miles (2,814 km)

Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC): United Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,749 miles (2,814 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Denver and Austin and more.

How many miles IAH to YYC 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
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines12,500$71.61–80.61
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$54
Delta SkyMilesOn WestJet12,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet15,000$5.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines18,000$5.60–355.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet23,000$25.60–155.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines30,000$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 YYC

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
  • WestJet logo
    WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book IAH to YYC with points

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

IAH to YYC with one stop

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

  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Edmonton (YEG)United Airlines, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then WestJet and Porter Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Portland (PDX)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)United Airlines, then WestJet
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See all 42 in Routes

IAH to YYC: common questions

How many miles does IAH to YYC cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), Delta SkyMiles (12,500) 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 YYC?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC).

How far is Houston from Calgary by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Calgary (YYC) are 1,749 miles (2,814 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 YYC award flights?

15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 7 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 Calgary?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Austin (AUS), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Edmonton (YEG). On 12 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.