Houston to Mazatlàn (IAH–MZT) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MTY Monterrey 4h 4m ACNHUA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mazatlàn flights
MEX Mexico City 4h 53m AMF9NZ → AMCMTK Mexico City (MEX) to Mazatlàn flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 49m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mazatlàn flights
QRO Querétaro 6h 28m ACEKUA → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Mazatlàn flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AAF9UA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Mazatlàn flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 6m AAAFBR → ASQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Mazatlàn flights
GDL Guadalajara 17h 11m F9NHUA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mazatlàn flights
YYC Calgary 25h 10m AMDEPWR → WS Calgary (YYC) to Mazatlàn flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Mazatlàn
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 823 mi 2h 30m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–MZT 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 823 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes MZT Routes IAH Live Flights MZT Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Mazatlàn (MZT) Mazatlàn to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–MZT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 83% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MZT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MTY ~4h 4m MEX ~4h 53m DFW ~5h 49m QRO ~6h 28m PHX ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
585
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 → MZT
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
MZT → IAH
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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
-2h
Mazatlàn is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · MZT: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Mazatlàn.
Distance & Flight Time
823 mi / 1,324 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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–MZT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Mazatlàn route.
Route details
Distance823 mi / 1,324 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MZT
Full nameGeneral Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA / ICAOMZT / MMMZ
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MZT flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 823 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to MZT: 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 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MZT 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.
Mazatlàn is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MZT 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 MZT

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) 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 MZT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MZT is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 823 miles (1,324 km).

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.