How long does the flight from Houston to Mexico City take?

Flight time from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Houston to Mexico City?

Airline availability for IAH to MEX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Houston to Mexico City?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IAH to MEX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Mexico City?

Prices on IAH to MEX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Houston to Mexico City flights

Direct and connecting flights from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,232 km (766 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 47m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 8

Airlines flying IAH → MEX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
United Airlines	2	2
Volaris	2	2
AeroMéxico	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

City: Houston
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: IAH / KIAH

Arrival: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)

City: Mexico City
Country: MX
IATA / ICAO: MEX / MMMX

Operating airlines

Aeromexico (AM)
United Airlines (UA)
VivaAerobus (VB)
Volaris (Y4)

Distance: 1227 km. Duration: 148 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IAH to MEX?

3 airlines operate the IAH to MEX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IAH-MEX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IAH to MEX include: Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Airbus A321.

How long is the Houston to Mexico City flight?

The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) is approximately 1h 47m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Houston to Mexico City?

The great-circle distance from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) is approximately 1,232 km (766 miles).

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