Tapachula to Houston (TAP–IAH) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MEX Mexico City 5h 32m AFAMCM AMF9NH Mexico City (MEX) to Houston flights
MTY Monterrey 9h 32m VB AAACNH Monterrey (MTY) to Houston flights
GDL Guadalajara 15h 55m CMY4 ACCVF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Houston flights
GUA Guatemala City ~5h 23m AM ACUA Guatemala City (GUA) to Houston flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~7h 55m Y4 ACUA Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Houston flights
DGO Durango ~14h 4m AA Durango (DGO) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tapachula to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TAP and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TAP to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
TAP → IAH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
IAH → TAP
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Tapachula

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric TAP→IAH GUA→IAH
Distance from TAP 124 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 42
Airports within 200 miles of TAP with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Tapachula.
TAP: CST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tapachula, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

TAP–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tapachula to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAP
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAP to IAH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Tapachula.
Yes, return flights from IAH to TAP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).