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

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AC Air Canada
E75L
4:50 PM
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E75L
4:50 PM
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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
MEX Mexico City 4h 36m AMF9NZ → AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca flights
MTY Monterrey 4h 55m ACNHUA → AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Oaxaca flights
CUN Cancún 5h 7m F9NKUA → CMF9Y4 Cancún (CUN) to Oaxaca flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 14m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Oaxaca flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 12m ACF9UA → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oaxaca flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 40m AAAFAS → F9Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Oaxaca flights
QRO Querétaro 15h 18m ACEKUA → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Oaxaca flights
MID Mérida 18h 5m ACUA → Y4 Mérida (MID) to Oaxaca flights
NLU Mexico City 38h 59m TK → AMVB Mexico City (NLU) to Oaxaca flights
DEN Denver ~9h 51m ACAVEK → Y4 Denver (DEN) to Oaxaca flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Oaxaca
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 902 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–OAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 Also: AC 7 E75L 2h36 100% Star Alliance AC
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 100% SkyTeam –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 11%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 11%)
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 OAX 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 OAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
MEX ~4h 36m MTY ~4h 55m CUN ~5h 7m DFW ~6h 14m GDL ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
550
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 → OAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
OAX → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
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
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 36m 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–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance902 mi / 1,451 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
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: OAX
Full nameXoxocotlán International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAX / MMOX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation4,989 ft / 1,521 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 902 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from IAH to OAX: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Cancún.
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 United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to OAX is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,451 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.