Houston to Mérida (IAH–MID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1426
UA United
739
4:45 PM
CDT
5:52 PM
CST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4324
AC Air Canada
739
4:45 PM
CDT TD
6:52 PM
CST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2685
UA United
739
7:00 AM
CST
10:14 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4323
AC Air Canada
739
8:00 AM
CST
10:14 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3029
UA United
739
12:00 PM
CST
3:14 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3923
UA United
12:00 PM
CST
3:14 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Mérida
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 719 mi 2h 7m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

IAH–MID is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 719 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 739 2h07 76% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 739 2h07 76% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MID direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
588
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 → MID
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
MID → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Mérida.
Distance & Flight Time
719 mi / 1,157 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m.
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–MID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Mérida route.
Route details
Distance719 mi / 1,157 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MID
IATA / ICAOMID / MMMD
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Elevation38 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MID flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport take approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 719 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MID. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA, GDL, MCO, MEX, MTY, DFW, MIA, AMS and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mérida is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MID 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 MID

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to MID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MID ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 719 miles (1,157 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.