Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Houston
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–12,500 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 Cincinnati to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
CVG - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
CVG - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
CVG - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
CVG - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-02
CVG - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-03
CVG - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
Cincinnati to Houston flight facts
Distance
871 mi
1,402 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Louisville - Houston · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Indianapolis - Houston · Indianapolis is 98 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Columbus - Houston · Columbus is 115 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Cincinnati - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
CVG - IAH
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
CVG - IAH
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
CVG - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 40,800 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to Houston.
Cincinnati and Houston are about 871 miles (1,402 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 871-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). 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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