Houston to Mexico City (IAH–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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77L
5:50 PM
CDT
11:05 AM+1
CST
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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
ACA Acapulco 18h 15m UA → VB Acapulco (ACA) to Mexico City flights
MZT Mazatlàn 18h 15m UA → VB Mazatlàn (MZT) to Mexico City flights
TPQ Tepic 18h 15m UA → VB Tepic (TPQ) to Mexico City flights
TAM Ciudad Madero 18h 15m ACUA → VB Ciudad Madero (TAM) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 18h 15m ACEKUA → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
PXM Puerto Escondido 18h 15m UA → VB Puerto Escondido (PXM) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 15m ACOSSN → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
SLP San Luis Potosí 18h 15m UAY4 → VB San Luis Potosí (SLP) to Mexico City flights
VER Veracruz 18h 15m ACUA → VB Veracruz (VER) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 18h 15m ACNHUA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Mexico City
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 744 mi 18h 15m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–NLU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Tropical Airways and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 744 miles in approximately 18h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes NLU Routes IAH Live Flights NLU Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
M7 Tropical Airways 1 – – 72% – –
TK Turkish Airlines 1 77L 18h15 72% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – TK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: M7 (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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 NLU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ACA ~18h 15m LRD ~18h 15m MZT ~18h 15m TPQ ~18h 15m TAM ~18h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
816
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 → NLU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
NLU → IAH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
744 mi / 1,197 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 18h 15m 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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance744 mi / 1,197 km
Flight time18h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 18h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 744 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to NLU: Tropical Airways and Turkish Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 General Juan N. Álvarez, General Rafael Buelna and Amado Nervo National.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from NLU 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 NLU

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Tropical Airways and Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to NLU is about 18 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,197 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Juan N. Álvarez, General Rafael Buelna and Amado Nervo National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.