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

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UA1426+1
UA United
739
4:59 PM
CDT TE
6:05 PM
CST
2h 6m
45%
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AC4324cs
AC Air Canada
739
4:59 PM
CDT TD
6:05 PM
CST
2h 6m
47%
M T W T F S S
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AC4323cs
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
CST
10:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
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UA2685+1
UA United
739
7:00 AM
CST
10:12 AM
CDT
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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 10 hubs
QRO Querétaro 4h 51m ACEKUA → VB Querétaro (QRO) to Mérida flights
MTY Monterrey 4h 54m ACNHUA → AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Mérida flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 11m AMF9NZ → AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Mérida flights
BJX Silao 5h 40m ACUAVB → VB Silao (BJX) to Mérida flights
MCO Orlando 5h 42m ADF9NH → VB Orlando (MCO) to Mérida flights
MIA Miami 6h 13m AAATAV → AAVBVTM Miami (MIA) to Mérida flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 30m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mérida flights
VER Veracruz 6h 33m ACUA → VB Veracruz (VER) to Mérida flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 45m ACF9UA → CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mérida flights
PBC Puebla 10h 56m ACUAY4 → VB Puebla (PBC) to Mérida flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Mérida
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 719 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–MID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 719 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes MID Routes IAH Live Flights MID Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Mérida (MID) Mérida to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 739 2h06 40% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
QRO ~4h 51m MTY ~4h 54m CUN ~4h 59m MEX ~5h 11m BJX ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
637
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 → MID
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
MID → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
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 6m 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–MID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Mérida route.
Route details
Distance719 mi / 1,157 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MID
Full nameManuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport
IATA / ICAOMID / MMMD
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MID flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 719 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to MID: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Querétaro Intercontinental, Monterrey and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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 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 is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 719 miles (1,157 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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