Houston to Guadalajara (IAH–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC4340
AC Air Canada
73G
9:58 AM
CDT TE
12:36 PM
CST
2h 38m
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UA2346
UA United
73G
9:58 AM
CDT TE
11:36 AM
CST
2h 38m
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F96931
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:48 AM
CDT TD
12:21 PM
CST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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VB501
VB Viva
320
11:53 AM
CDT TD
1:09 PM
CST
2h 16m
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UA6135
UA United
E7W
11:58 AM
CDT TE
1:34 PM
CST
2h 36m
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Y41731
Y4 Volaris
320
12:43 PM
CDT TD
1:43 PM
CST
2h
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UA2109
UA United
738
8:11 PM
CDT TE
9:27 PM
CST
2h 16m
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UA2141
UA United
738
5:00 AM
CST T1
8:11 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AC4783
AC Air Canada
738
5:45 AM
CST T1
8:01 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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F96930
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:04 AM
CST T1
9:17 AM
CDT
2h 13m
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Y41730
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:04 AM
CST T1
9:17 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA6141
UA United
E7W
6:40 AM
CST T1
10:11 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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VB500
VB Viva
320
11:00 AM
CST T1
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA1725
UA United
737
12:35 PM
CST T1
3:51 PM
CDT
2h 16m
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AC3784
AC Air Canada
737
1:35 PM
CST T1
3:51 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA6136
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
CST T1
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AC3221
AC Air Canada
E7W
2:30 PM
CST T1
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Guadalajara
5 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 821 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

IAH–GDL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 821 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 738, 73G, E7W 2h16-2h38 75% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 73G 2h38 75% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 2h33 75%
Y4 Volaris 7 320 2h 75%
VB Viva 5 320 2h16 75%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + VB + Y4 (19 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to GDL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,542
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → GDL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
GDL → IAH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric IAH→GDL HOU→GDL
Distance from IAH 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2
Weekly flights 47
Flight time 2h 2h 1m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 38m.
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.

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.

IAH–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,321 km
Flight time2h to 2h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights47 out / 69 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 38m. The route covers 821 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines, Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from IAH to GDL. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BRO, TLC, QRO, ZIH, PXM, TQO, EGE, MID, PSP, FAT, SJC, PVR, CVG, RNO, SJD, MDW, CUN, MTY, ONT, YUL, ANC, MEX, DFW, YVR, ORD, SAT, LAX, DEN, SMF, EWR, SFO, MCO, MIA, ATL, LAS, SEA, PHX, PTY, YYZ, OAX, SJO, CLT, VER, PDX, YYC, SLC, ACA and NLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from GDL to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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.

Flights from IAH to GDL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines, Viva and Volaris. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to GDL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,321 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).