Cheap Flights from Houston to Albuquerque
Cheap Flights from Houston to Albuquerque
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Albuquerque? 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 Houston to Albuquerque vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500–29,500 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 Houston to Albuquerque for specific travel dates.
2026-12-17
IAH - ABQ
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
IAH - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-24
IAH - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
IAH - ABQ
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
IAH - ABQ
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-23
IAH - ABQ
First | 1 Stop
From 29,500 Pts + $11.2
Houston to Albuquerque 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
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ · Albuquerque Intl Sunport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Albuquerque · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Santa Fe · Santa Fe is 49 mi from Albuquerque
Flights Austin - Albuquerque · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Durango · Durango is 159 mi from Albuquerque
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Albuquerque
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
IAH - ABQ
Business | 1 Stop
From 38,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-17
IAH - ABQ
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
IAH - ABQ
First | 1 Stop
From 29,500 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Santa Ana Pueblo (United States)
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
From 12,000 Pts or $253
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Albuquerque 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 Houston to Albuquerque.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Albuquerque.
Houston and Albuquerque 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.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Albuquerque: Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albuquerque, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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