Houston to Oaxaca (IAH–OAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6275
UA United
E7W
11:54 AM
CDT TE
1:14 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3387
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:45 PM
CDT TB
7:26 PM
CST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5875
UA United
E7W
4:50 PM
CDT TE
6:26 PM
CST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6375
UA United
E75L
5:20 PM
CDT TE
6:38 PM
CST
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5876
UA United
E7W
6:30 AM
CST
10:16 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6376
UA United
E7W
6:40 AM
CST
10:19 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3388
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:40 AM
CST
10:19 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6112
UA United
E7W
2:16 PM
CST
6:22 PM
CDT
3h 6m
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 Oaxaca
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 902 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

IAH–OAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–OAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 16 E75L, E7W 2h18-2h36 100% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 E75L 2h41 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (23 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 OAX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to OAX.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
476
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 → OAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
OAX → IAH
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
46%
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
Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · OAX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Oaxaca.
Distance & Flight Time
902 mi / 1,451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m to 2h 41m.
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–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance902 mi / 1,451 km
Flight time2h 18m to 2h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: OAX
IATA / ICAOOAX / MMOX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation4,989 ft / 1,521 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take approximately 2h 18m to 2h 41m. The route covers 902 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from IAH to OAX. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUN, MEX, DFW, MTY, LAX, NLU and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from OAX 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 OAX

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to OAX ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,451 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.