Houston to Tepic (IAH–TPQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MEX Mexico City 5h 19m AMF9NZ AM Mexico City (MEX) to Tepic flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 1m AAAFBR F9Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Tepic flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Tepic
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 836 mi 2h 31m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–TPQ had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 836 miles in 2h 31m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–TPQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TPQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
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 → TPQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TPQ → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Tepic from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Amado Nervo National Airport.
Metric IAH→TPQ AUS→TPQ
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Amado Nervo National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tepic is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · TPQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Tepic.
Distance & Flight Time
836 mi / 1,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m 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–TPQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tepic route.
Route details
Distance836 mi / 1,345 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TPQ
IATA / ICAOTPQ / MMEP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation3,020 ft / 920 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TPQ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amado Nervo National Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 836 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to TPQ: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPQ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tepic is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from TPQ to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 TPQ

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 TPQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TPQ is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 836 miles (1,345 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).