Tepic to Houston (TPQ–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 7h 18m F9Y4 AAAFBR Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights
MEX Mexico City 14h 59m AMWS AMF9NH Mexico City (MEX) to Houston flights
NLU Mexico City ~5h 15m VB EKTK Mexico City (NLU) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tepic to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 836 mi 2h 26m nonstop +2h ahead

TPQ–IAH had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 836 miles in 2h 26m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TPQ–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPQ to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
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
TPQ → IAH
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
IAH → TPQ
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Tepic

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric TPQ→IAH PVR→IAH GDL→IAH
Distance from TPQ 58 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 11
Weekly flights 7 67
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 24m 2h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of TPQ with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Tepic.
TPQ: MST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tepic, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
836 mi / 1,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
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.

TPQ–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tepic to Houston route.
Route details
Distance836 mi / 1,345 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPQ
IATA / ICAOTPQ / MMEP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation3,020 ft / 920 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPQ to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Amado Nervo National Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 836 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TPQ to IAH: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAH 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.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Tepic.
Yes, return flights from IAH to TPQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVR, GDL and MZT. 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.

Flights from TPQ to IAH

Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TPQ to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPQ to IAH is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 836 miles (1,345 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Guadalajara (GDL) and Mazatlàn (MZT).