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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5945
UA United
E75L
9:43 AM
CDT TD
10:49 AM
CST
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA646
UA United
73G
9:48 AM
CDT TE
10:49 AM
CST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47924
Y4 Volaris
A20N
12:35 PM
CDT TD
1:26 PM
CST
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5283
UA United
E75L
6:08 PM
CDT TB
7:12 PM
CST
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5284
UA United
E75L
8:39 AM
CST
11:39 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2405
UA United
73G
11:45 AM
CST
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5946
UA United
E75L
11:45 AM
CST TA
2:51 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47925
Y4 Volaris
320
2:49 PM
CST
5:43 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to San Luis Potosí
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 636 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind 8 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 51m. Beyond nonstop, 8 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 21 73G, E75L 2h01-2h06 25% Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 3 A20N 1h51 25%
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 flights/wk, 13%)
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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SLP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
515
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.

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 51m to 2h 6m.
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 51m to 2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 51m to 2h 6m. The route covers 636 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SLP. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, CUN, MEX, SAT, MTY, DFW, NLU and ATL. 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 24 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 51 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 636 miles (1,024 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.