Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Houston
Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–15,000 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 Birmingham to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-13
BHM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-14
BHM - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-14
BHM - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 8,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-14
BHM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,400 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-14
BHM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-12-14
BHM - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Birmingham to Houston flight facts
Distance
562 mi
904 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Houston is in the same time zone as Birmingham.
Airports in Birmingham
BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Birmingham - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Huntsville - Houston · Huntsville is 74 mi from Birmingham
Flights Atlanta - Houston · Atlanta is 134 mi from Birmingham
Flights Chattanooga - Houston · Chattanooga is 135 mi from Birmingham
Flights Nashville - Houston · Nashville is 177 mi from Birmingham
Premium cabin flights from Birmingham to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
BHM - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
BHM - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
BHM - IAH
First | 2 Stops
From 23,500 Pts + $11.2
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Birmingham to Houston.
Birmingham and Houston are about 562 miles (904 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 562-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is in the same time zone as Birmingham.
Departures from Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (BHM). 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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