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

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Houston to Tulum
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 831 mi 2h 23m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

IAH–TQO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 738 2h23 86% 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.
Schedule

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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TQO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
YQB ~9h 35m JFK ~9h 57m MIA ~20h 19m DFW ~20h 38m ATL ~22h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
748
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 23m.
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 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 23m. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to TQO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, JFK, MIA, DFW, ATL, YUL, YYC, YYZ, GDL and NLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.