Houston to San Luis Potosí (IAH–SLP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5945
UA United
E75L
9:33 AM
CDT TB
10:49 AM
CST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47924
Y4 Volaris
320
11:51 AM
CDT TD
12:57 PM
CST
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5283
UA United
E7W
6:42 PM
CDT TA
7:40 PM
CST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5284
UA United
E75L
7:42 AM
CST
10:41 AM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47925
Y4 Volaris
320
1:47 PM
CST TA
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5946
UA United
E75L
2:42 PM
CST TA
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to San Luis Potosí
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 636 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

IAH–SLP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 636 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SLP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 1h58-2h16 25% Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 3 320 2h06 25%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 flights/wk, 18%)
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 SLP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SLP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
498
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 → SLP
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
SLP → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
San Luis Potosí is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · SLP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in San Luis Potosí.
Distance & Flight Time
636 mi / 1,024 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 16m.
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–SLP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Luis Potosí route.
Route details
Distance636 mi / 1,024 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SLP
IATA / ICAOSLP / MMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation6,035 ft / 1,839 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SLP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport take approximately 1h 58m to 2h 16m. The route covers 636 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SLP. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUN, ATL, MEX, DFW, SAT and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Luis Potosí is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SLP 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 SLP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Volaris. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to SLP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SLP ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 636 miles (1,024 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.