Houston to Acapulco (IAH–ACA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
E75L
9:52 AM
CDT TE
11:35 AM
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E75L
2:44 PM
CST TA
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
MTY Monterrey 4h 17m ACNHUA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Acapulco flights
MEX Mexico City 4h 52m AMF9NZ → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Acapulco flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 20m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Acapulco flights
GDL Guadalajara 16h 47m ACF9UA → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Acapulco flights
QRO Querétaro 17h 35m ACEKUA → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Acapulco flights
NLU Mexico City 26h 15m TK → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Acapulco flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~5h 41m ACEKUA → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Acapulco flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 48m AC → Montréal (YUL) to Acapulco flights
BOG Bogota ~11h 25m AVUA → AV Bogota (BOG) to Acapulco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Acapulco
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 956 mi 2h 43m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–ACA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 956 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Acapulco (ACA) Acapulco to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ACA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 E75L 2h43 0% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ACA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ACA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MTY ~4h 17m MEX ~4h 52m DFW ~5h 20m PVR ~5h 41m YUL ~10h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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
IAH → ACA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
ACA → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Acapulco is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · ACA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Acapulco.
Distance & Flight Time
956 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m gate to gate.
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.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–ACA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Acapulco route.
Route details
Distance956 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ACA
Full nameGeneral Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
IATA / ICAOACA / MMAA
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ACA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport take about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 956 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to ACA: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Dallas Fort Worth.
Acapulco is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from ACA to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from IAH to ACA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ACA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ACA is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 956 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.