Houston to Tapachula (IAH–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,066 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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 4 hubs
MEX Mexico City 4h 54m AMF9NZ → AMCMKL Mexico City (MEX) to Tapachula flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 9m ACNHUA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Tapachula flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 8m F9UAVB → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Tapachula flights
MFE McAllen ~6h 28m ACCMEK → VTM McAllen (MFE) to Tapachula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Tapachula
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,066 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–TAP had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,066 miles in 2h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–TAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MEX ~4h 54m MTY ~5h 9m GDL ~6h 8m MFE ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
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 → TAP
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
TAP → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
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
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · TAP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Tapachula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TAP
Full nameTapachula International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tapachula International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,066 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to TAP: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Houston.
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 TAP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TAP is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,716 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.