Travelling from Mexico City to Houston: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Houston.
Step off your plane in Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average length of a direct Mexico City to Houston flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Houston is one hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
With 67 flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Mexico City to Houston with United Airlines at 04:40. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MEX to IAH is with Aeromexico at 18:20.
To ensure you don't miss your Mexico City to Houston flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Houston
Rs28,231 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Houston. Return flights start at Rs45,480. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap Mexico City to Houston flights, book your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Houston jetting off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your journey at MEX and come in for landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Top carriers that offer direct Mexico City to Houston plane tickets from MEX include:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Mexico City to Houston flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Houston or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Prefer to jet off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Mexico City to Houston, seamlessly connecting to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Aeromexico offers direct Mexico City to Houston plane tickets from NLU. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Mexico City to Houston flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Houston:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Houston is so much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Think about checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 21 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Pick up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Following your flight from Mexico City to Houston, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HOU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Mexico City to Houston:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Houston. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your Mexico City to Houston ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Houston, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are must-do's during your Houston adventure.
Explore more of United States
Houston has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without a visit to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
