Flying from Houston to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Houston. Explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's major entry points.
Book a direct Houston to Mexico City flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Mexico City one hour behind Houston.
The busiest route for flights from Houston to Mexico City is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). There are 67 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to MEX is the 06:03 Aeromexico service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 21:46 with United Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Houston to Mexico City flight.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Mexico City
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Begin your journey at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which offers multiple direct flights from Houston to Mexico City. From IAH, you can fly without any stops to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct Houston to Mexico City plane tickets with departures from IAH, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Houston to Mexico City flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Houston to Mexico City flight, here's where you can stop when heading out from William P. Hobby Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Mexico City:
The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is around 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Houston to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Settle in here after your flight from Houston to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Mexico City. July is the busiest month for a trip to Mexico City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Houston to Mexico City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are the start of reasons to visit.
