Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Houston
Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Albuquerque to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Albuquerque to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Albuquerque to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-04
ABQ - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.5
Albuquerque to Houston flight facts
Distance
743 mi
1,196 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ · Albuquerque Intl Sunport
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Fe - Houston · Santa Fe is 49 mi from Albuquerque
Flights Albuquerque - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Durango - Houston · Durango is 159 mi from Albuquerque
Premium cabin flights from Albuquerque to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 46,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
ABQ - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Albuquerque to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Albuquerque to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Albuquerque to Houston.
Albuquerque and Houston are about 743 miles (1,196 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 743-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Departures from Albuquerque: Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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