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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1600
UA United
738
2:29 PM
CDT TC
4:40 PM
EST
2h 11m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1601
UA United
738
3:35 PM
EST
6:13 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulum flights
MIA Miami 5h 40m AAATAV AA Miami (MIA) to Tulum flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulum flights
MTY Monterrey 10h 47m ACNHUA VB Monterrey (MTY) to Tulum flights
GDL Guadalajara 18h 44m ACF9UA CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Tulum flights
NLU Mexico City 21h 45m TK VB Mexico City (NLU) to Tulum flights
YYZ Toronto ~9h 18m ACOSSN Toronto (YYZ) to Tulum flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 21m AC Montréal (YUL) to Tulum flights
YQB Quebec ~9h 35m Quebec (YQB) to Tulum flights
JFK New York ~10h 20m ATB6DL New York (JFK) to Tulum flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Tulum
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 831 mi 2h 11m nonstop

IAH–TQO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 738 2h11 21% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TQO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TQO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
508
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 → TQO
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
TQO → IAH
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
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
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 11m 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–TQO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tulum route.
Route details
Distance831 mi / 1,337 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TQO
IATA / ICAOTQO / MMTL
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Elevation66 ft / 20 m

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 11m gate to gate. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to TQO: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 7 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 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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