Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Houston (the location of Houston Hobby Airport).
For a relaxed start to your HOU to Mexico City flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from HOU to Mexico City with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to HOU? If you're catching an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Houston Hobby Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Mexico City
Rs49,198 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket right now is Rs97,234. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from HOU to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from HOU to Mexico City.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from HOU to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Settle in here after your HOU to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in November.
Before locking in your Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HOU to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mexico City, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are popular attractions which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Puebla is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
