Houston to La Paz (IAH–LAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 4h 54m F9NHUA CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to La Paz flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 13m AMF9NZ AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 18m AAAFBR AS Los Angeles (LAX) to La Paz flights
MTY Monterrey ~5h 2m ACNHUA VB Monterrey (MTY) to La Paz flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to La Paz
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,010 mi 3h 48m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–LAP had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,010 miles in 3h 48m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–LAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 92% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
292
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 → LAP
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
LAP → IAH
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach La Paz from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Manuel Márquez de León International Airport.
Metric IAH→LAP AUS→LAP
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 48m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Manuel Márquez de León International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
La Paz is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · LAP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in La Paz.
Distance & Flight Time
1,010 mi / 1,625 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m 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.

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–LAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to La Paz route.
Route details
Distance1,010 mi / 1,625 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LAP
IATA / ICAOLAP / MMLP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LAP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Manuel Márquez de León International Airport take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,010 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to LAP: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
La Paz 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.

Flights from IAH to LAP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to LAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LAP is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,010 miles (1,625 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).