Cheap Flights from Denver to Houston
Cheap Flights from Denver to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Denver 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 Denver to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–12,500 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 Denver to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-29
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-26
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.7
2026-11-26
DEN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Denver to Houston flight facts
Distance
862 mi
1,387 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 ahead of Denver.
Airports in Denver
DEN · Denver Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Denver - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Colorado Springs - Houston · Colorado Springs is 73 mi from Denver
Flights Vail - Houston · Vail is 120 mi from Denver
Flights Aspen - Houston · Aspen is 125 mi from Denver
Flights Denver - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Hayden - Houston · Hayden is 141 mi from Denver
Premium cabin flights from Denver to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
DEN - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
DEN - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 28,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DEN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 29,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
DEN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
DEN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DEN - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 42,800 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 Denver 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 Denver to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Denver to Houston.
Denver and Houston are about 862 miles (1,387 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 862-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 ahead of Denver.
Departures from Denver: Denver Intl (DEN). 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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