Houston to Palmerola (IAH–XPL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–XPL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,185 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 2h58 | Star Alliance | – |
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Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · XPL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Palmerola.
US passport holders enter Honduras visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Honduras is part of the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in San Pedro Sula or Toncontín International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, immigration stamps your passport.
The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the immigration office in Tegucigalpa or San Pedro Sula. Roatán, Utila, and Guanaja (the Bay Islands) are the main tourist destinations, famous for affordable scuba diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The Copán Ruins, a major Maya archaeological site, draw visitors to western Honduras.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to San Pedro Sula run about 2 hours 45 minutes on American Airlines and Spirit. Houston (IAH) to SAP runs about 3 hours on United. Roatán (RTB) has direct flights from Miami and Houston. Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL), trading at roughly 25 HNL per $1. US dollars are accepted on the Bay Islands and at tourist businesses on the mainland. ATMs are common in cities. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Water taxis connect La Ceiba on the mainland to Roatán and Utila: the Roatán ferry costs about HNL 1,000 ($40) round trip and takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
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–XPL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to XPL
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palmerola International Airport (XPL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IAH to XPL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to XPL is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,185 miles (1,907 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 El Salvador, Dallas Fort Worth and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.