Houston to Cabo San Lucas (HOU–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Cabo San Lucas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,018 mi -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and CSL, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MAF ~5h 4m SNA ~6h 53m BZN ~7h 40m YYC ~8h 54m HND ~15h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → CSL
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
CSL → HOU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cabo San Lucas from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Metric HOU→CSL AUS→CSL
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Departure OTP 56% –
Austin (AUS) to Cabo San Lucas flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Cabo San Lucas International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Cabo San Lucas is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HOU–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,638 km
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CSL
Full nameCabo San Lucas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CSL flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CSL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, SNA, BZN, YYC, HND, LAX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cabo San Lucas is 2 hours behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).