Are there nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)?

Yes. United Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 16h 47m.

What is the fastest connection from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)?

via Auckland ≈ 17h 35m, via Dallas-Fort Worth ≈ 17h 41m, via Los Angeles ≈ 17h 47m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)?

from 30,000 ANA miles, from 50,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Houston → Sydney

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)・13,836 km

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Nonstop flights available (1 airline). Flight time about 16h 47m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 30,000 miles+ (via HND)JAL 50,000 miles+ (via DFW)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Nonstop flights

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

ANA Mileage Club — partner award
North America ⇔ Oceania / Micronesia (one way)
Economy
37,500
Business
72,500
First
123,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-01). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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