Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Flights from MEX to IAH start from 04:40 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 18:20 with Aeromexico. In total, you can take your pick of 90 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MEX to IAH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport available through various airlines, flying to Houston (and then other corners of United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Aeromexico is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating MEX to IAH flights. A reliable 85.4% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MEX and IAH:
San Antonio International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, ₹ 7,714 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 14,062. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEX to IAH.
The cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEX to IAH.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MEX.
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MEX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider booking a hotel close to IAH if you're catching a late Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the centre of Houston has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Houston in February.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEX to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
