Can I fly direct from Mexico City to Houston?

Yes, direct flights from Mexico City to Houston are available. Historically, approximately 34.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are also a common occurrence for this route.

What's the flight time from Mexico City to Houston?

The typical direct flight time from Mexico City to Houston is approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of 1232 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 13 hours and 26 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time-saving advantage of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston come up frequently. This route is classified as one where favorable prices appear regularly. Travelers can typically find good deals with consistent availability across the trailing quarter.

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MEX - Houston
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Mexico City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Houston

Most itineraries from Mexico City to Houston connect at least once, with only 34.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will frequently encounter itineraries that include layovers, which can extend your total travel time.

A typical journey from Mexico City to Houston takes about 11h 9m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more layovers, reflecting the overall travel experience for most passengers on this route. When planning your trip, consider this total journey time, especially if you opt for itineraries with multiple stops.

The distance between Mexico City and Houston is approximately 1232 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance means that even with connections, the total travel time remains manageable, making it a convenient route for various travel purposes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $230, followed by May at $266, and August at $312. Planning your trip during these months can help you find more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

For cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston, fares typically range from $304–$678, with a median of $450. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 21% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices for this route.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Houston

Regular price: $198 - $358

Prices for flights from Mexico City to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Houston is between $198 and $358. The current lowest deal is $173 with Volaris for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now $173

Low $198

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Houston is April, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $560. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $230

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $560

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Houston

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Houston

Mexico City (NLU) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$275

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

$459

$277

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Volaris

$578

$329

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Houston

Mexico City (NLU) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$247

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$578

$305

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Volaris

$641

$308

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Houston

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$664 → $260

61%

3 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 22

$672 → $286

57%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$620 → $255

59%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$613 → $285

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Mexico City - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Houston are below the typical level at $173.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $230, followed by May at $266.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 9m

The median flight duration from Mexico City to Houston is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct deals

Volaris has 1 direct deal available for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Houston are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International is a convenient option for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

📍 ~21 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Houston.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, providing a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$232

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

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Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,307

$607

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Nov 12

Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$829

$458

Save $371

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Nov 18

Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$816

$458

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Nov 14

Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$857

$481

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Oct 20

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,364

$747

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Oct 20

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,323

$747

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Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,324

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Houston, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mexico City to Houston is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $411. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees prices rise significantly, averaging $917. Planning your trip within this 28-59 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Mexico City to Houston is considered to be around $304 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $450. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $678 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $304 threshold can help identify a good value.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to Houston, with median prices of $230 and $266 respectively. August also shows a relatively low median price of $312. The annual median price for this route is $450, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Mexico City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Houston

Regular price: $198 - $358

Prices for flights from Mexico City to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Houston is between $198 and $358. The current lowest deal is $173 with Volaris for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now $173

Low $198

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston

April

Cheapest

Flights from $230

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $560

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Houston

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Houston

Mexico City (NLU) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$275

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

$459

$277

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Volaris

$578

$329

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Houston

Mexico City (NLU) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$247

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$578

$305

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Houston

Mexico City (MEX) - Houston (IAH)

Volaris

$641

$308

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Houston

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$664 → $260

61%

3 nights

Mar 19 - Mar 22

$672 → $286

57%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$620 → $255

59%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$613 → $285

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Mexico City - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Houston are below the typical level at $173.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $230, followed by May at $266.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 9m

The median flight duration from Mexico City to Houston is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct deals

Volaris has 1 direct deal available for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Houston are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International is a convenient option for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

📍 ~21 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Houston.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Mexico City to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, providing a reliable alternative for Houston.

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,364

$747

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Mexico City to Houston

Mexico City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Direct flights from Mexico City to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Houston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Houston

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Mexico City - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April offers the lowest median price

Flights typically take 11h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When is the best time to book flights from Mexico City to Houston?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Mexico City to Houston?

Can I fly direct from Mexico City to Houston?

What's the flight time from Mexico City to Houston?

How often do cheap flights from Mexico City to Houston come up?

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Flights to Houston from other cities

Mexico City to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Houston

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Direct flights from Mexico City to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Houston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Houston

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Houston

Mexico City - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April offers the lowest median price

Flights typically take 11h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Volaris offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Sep 21

Sep 29

Sep 28

Sep 26

Nov 12

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Oct 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When is the best time to book flights from Mexico City to Houston?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Mexico City to Houston?