International route
Cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 766 miles, 2h nonstop.
MEX to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 766 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 18all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadHouston vs Mexico City
Mexico City to Houston
Round trips from $99
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Mexico City to Houston
9 airlines fly nonstop with 18 departures a day combined.
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Mexico CityHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly MEX to IAH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $99; September 2026 is the most expensive at $132 and up, a difference of $33 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Mexico City to HoustonMexico City to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) takes about 2h gate to gate, covering 766 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEX to IAH?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, Aeroméxico, Viva and Volaris operate nonstop flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH), with 18 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH), starting at $99 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Mexico City to Houston flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. MEX is on America/Mexico City time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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