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

IAH Airport Page →
1,066 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5 hubs
MTY Monterrey 5h 7m ACNHUA VB Monterrey (MTY) to Tapachula flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 16m AMF9NZ AMCMY4 Mexico City (MEX) to Tapachula flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 30m ACF9UA CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Tapachula flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 57m EJAUA Dallas (DAL) to Tapachula flights
JAX Jacksonville ~6h 55m ACEKNZ Jacksonville (JAX) to Tapachula flights
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Houston to Tapachula
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,066 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–TAP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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 → TAP
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
TAP → IAH
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
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
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 21m 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.

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–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance1,066 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TAP
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tapachula International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,066 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Mexico City Benito Juárez 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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TAP is about 2 hours 21 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 Monterrey, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.