Travelling from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) heading out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Take off on a direct Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. There are 67 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Aeromexico at 6:30pm. Go for the first MEX to IAH departure operated by United Airlines at 4:40am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to IAH.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Fly without interruptions from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) operate from here.
At MEX, you can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, such as:
United Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MEX to IAH.
Among carriers on this route, Aeromexico is the most consistent for on-time landings.
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Think about setting out from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) plane ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to IAH with Aeromexico. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of NLU.
Aeromexico is the top choice for bookings on the NLU to IAH route.
The most reliable carrier is Aeromexico. Its Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights arrive without delay 73.33% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to IAH flight is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Book a hotel close to IAH if you have a late flight from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 21 kilometres from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
117 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Return flights start at 184 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to IAH, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Plan your visit to Houston in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Mexico City to IAH plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Mexico City to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
Your Houston trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to Austin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Corpus Christi is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
