About This Route
Sydney to Houston is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Asia Miles | 22,500 | 57,000 | 90,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 29,000 | 72,000 | 98,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 45,000 | 90,000 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 50,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 55,000 | 159,500 | 187,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 | 120,000 | 210,000 |
| Aeroplan | 75,000 | 115,000 | -- |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 57,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 72,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 90,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 159,500 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 120,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 115,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Sydney to Houston?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Sydney to Houston with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way. Other options include Asia Miles at 57,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SYD to IAH?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Turkish Miles, Flying Blue, Avios (BA), Etihad Guest, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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