Travelling from Mexico City to Houston: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Houston. Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Step off your plane in Houston at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average length of a direct Mexico City to Houston flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Mexico City and Houston follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
The busiest route for flights from Mexico City to Houston is Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH). Pick from 67 services between the two airports each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Houston flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Houston
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Houston flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Houston is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Mexico City to Houston flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Mexico City to Houston, you can depart from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Travel from MEX to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) in one seamless trip.
Top carriers that offer direct Mexico City to Houston plane tickets from MEX include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Houston flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Houston, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Consider booking your direct flight from Mexico City to Houston departing Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Nonstop services from NLU will take you to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH).
From NLU, you can book a direct Mexico City to Houston plane ticket with Aeromexico.
Make the most 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'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Felipe Angeles International Airport and Houston:
Cancun Airport (CUN)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Mexico City to Houston? Kick back in a hotel near Felipe Angeles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
76% of flights leaving Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 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 close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Follow your own route with a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Houston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. After your flight from Mexico City to Houston, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 50 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to HOU. Settle in and get cosy after your Mexico City to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Grab a Houston Hobby Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Houston. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Houston in September.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Mexico City to Houston ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Houston, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
Dallas is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without dropping by Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.