Houston to Tulum (IAH–TQO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1600
Starts Sep 24
UA United
738
12:06 PM
CDT TE
2:25 PM
EST
2h 19m
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UA1601
Starts Sep 24
UA United
738
3:35 PM
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6:08 PM
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 27m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulum flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 36m AFAMDL → AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulum flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 49m ACNHUA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Tulum flights
GDL Guadalajara 19h 4m F9NHUA → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Tulum flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Tulum
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 831 mi 2h 19m nonstop

IAH–TQO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes TQO Routes IAH Live Flights TQO Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Tulum (TQO) Tulum to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–TQO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 4 738 2h19 86% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to TQO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TQO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DFW ~5h 27m ATL ~5h 36m MTY ~6h 49m GDL ~19h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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 → TQO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
TQO → IAH
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
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
0h
Tulum is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · TQO: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Tulum.
Distance & Flight Time
831 mi / 1,337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m 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–TQO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tulum route.
Route details
Distance831 mi / 1,337 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TQO
Full nameFelipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum
IATA / ICAOTQO / MMTL
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Elevation66 ft / 20 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TQO flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to TQO: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Monterrey.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TQO 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.
Yes, return flights from TQO 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 TQO

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to TQO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TQO is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.