{ "response": { "Key": "MEX-IAH", "orig": { "code": "MEX", "type": "airport", "city": "Mexico City", "fullCity": "Mexico City, Ciudad de México", "airport": "Benito Juárez Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "The flight from Mexico City to Houston covers about 765 miles and typically takes 2 hours 25 minutes nonstop, while the return leg is slightly longer at 2 hours 30 minutes. United, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, and Volaris all operate daily nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "United, Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus all fly nonstop from Mexico City to Houston, with a combined 220 weekly flights running daily. United operates the most at 121 flights per week, followed by Aeroméxico at 78, Volaris at 14, and VivaAerobus at 7. Typical fares range from around $347 on VivaAerobus to $896 on United, with Aeroméxico in the middle at about $438.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), you can reach downtown Houston—about 23 miles south—by taxi, ride-share (Uber, Lyft), shared shuttle, limousine, public bus, or rental car. Taxis and ride-shares are available curbside at Terminals A, C, and E 24/7, with airport staff on hand to help, and the drive typically takes 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. The most-used and fastest option for most travelers is a ride-share or taxi, though the public bus (METRO Route 102) offers the lowest cost but takes longer. Rental cars are picked up at a dedicated center a short shuttle ride from the terminals, and hotel shuttles can be requested via courtesy phones in baggage claim. No direct rail link exists yet, so door-to-door car services remain the go-to choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "Average fares from Mexico City to Houston bottom out around $312 in late January. The cheapest months overall are February, September, and October, with average fares near $318–$323, while the most expensive stretch is late December, averaging about $416.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "For Mexico City to Houston, the sweet spot is booking about 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with the lowest fares around $274 at roughly 30 days out. Summer and holiday periods push prices higher and often sell out sooner, so aim closer to 6-8 weeks ahead during those times.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Mexico City to Houston — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found in the schedule.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines, Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus all fly nonstop from Mexico City to Houston. United operates the most flights, with 121 per week and a median fare around $896, while Aeromexico runs 78 weekly flights at a median of about $438. Volaris offers 14 weekly nonstops, and Viva Aerobus has daily service and is the low-fare leader at roughly $347.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Mexico City and Houston?", "answer": "This route is well served by non‑stop flights. When a connection is chosen, common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Monterrey, and San Antonio, which can keep total travel time competitive while offering broad connections and efficient transfers within the region." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and fewer visitors than the hot, humid summer months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the main airport for international flights and United's hub. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown and handles mostly domestic Southwest flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Benito Juárez Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "You can reach Benito Juárez International Airport from downtown Mexico City by Metrobús Line 4, which runs daily from early morning to midnight for a low fare using a smart card, or by authorized taxi and ride‑share services that offer door‑to‑terminal convenience at a higher cost. Shuttle buses are not a typical downtown‑to‑airport option here, and driving yourself means dealing with heavy traffic and paying for parking at the terminal lots. The Metrobús is the most popular and affordable choice, while a taxi or ride‑share is the fastest and most direct.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Mexico_City", "title": "Transportation in Mexico City", "time_published": "2026-06-17T23:44:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico%20City%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mexico City International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T12:29:12Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/en/passengers/services/service-providers/transportation/metrobus", "title": "Metrobus | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México", "time_published": "2025-06-04T21:48:43Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/en/passengers/services/service-providers/transportation/buses", "title": "Buses | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México", "time_published": "2024-11-13T05:59:53Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Mexico%20City", "title": "Transportation in Mexico City", "time_published": "2026-04-26T16:50:05Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston Airport (IAH) has the Houston Airport Marriott, the only on-site hotel, located between Terminals B and C with direct access via the complimentary underground Subway train and a walkable tunnel. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available at IAH, but the Sheraton North Houston is a nearby off-site hotel that offers a free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels", "title": "Houston Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers currency exchange services through Travelex counters located in Terminals A, B, D, and E, and there are multiple ATMs across all terminals for cash withdrawals. The airport provides a non-denominational chapel on the mezzanine level of Terminal D, near the United Club, as well as several interfaith prayer rooms in Terminals C and D. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout all terminals by selecting the “Free Airport WIFI” network and accepting the terms of use.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/a-first-time-travelers-guide-to-houstons-bush-airport", "title": "How to Navigate IAH Airport: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide to Houston’s Bush Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=IAH", "title": "GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON", "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop flights from Mexico City to Houston are the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-700, both operated by United, along with the Airbus A321 and A320 variants from VivaAerobus and United; some flights on Volaris appear with an unspecified type. Connecting itineraries, especially via Dallas/Fort Worth on American, typically use the Boeing 737-800 for the longer leg paired with regional jets like the Canadair Regional Jet or Embraer 170/175 on the shorter hop. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across the mainline jets serving this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "Star Alliance (via United Airlines) and SkyTeam (via Aeroméxico) serve Mexico City to Houston nonstop. Volaris and Viva Aerobus also fly the route but belong to no global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Mexico City?", "answer": "Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport offers several lounge options across its two terminals. In Terminal 1, you'll find a Centurion Lounge accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, plus the Grand Lounge Elite and The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network, both of which accept Priority Pass. Terminal 2 houses Aeromexico's Salon Premier (open 6am–midnight) for business class and elite passengers, featuring a bar, spa, and à la carte dining, as well as the Terraza Premier Aeromexico by Heineken with complimentary beer and runway views. Priority Pass members can also access the VIPort Lounge in Terminal 2. Note that some lounges like The Gate Priority Club and The Hidden Gate charge an additional fee.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/mexico-city-benito-juarez-international/terminal-2", "title": "Terminal 2", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MEX", "title": "American Express Lounges at Mexico City International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/mexico-city-benito-juarez-international", "title": "Mexico City Benito Juarez Intl MEX lounges - MEX Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MEX", "title": "American Express Lounges at Mexico City International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/mexico/mexico-city-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Mexico City Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez (MEX)", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Mexico City to Houston depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares typically allow one checked bag. A carry-on bag and personal item are usually included with all fares." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mexico City to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Mexico City to Houston typically offer Economy and standard Business class (recliner seats), with flat-bed Business rare on this short route; Premium Economy is generally not offered." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, but basic economy typically does not." } } } }