{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-NLU", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "NLU", "type": "airport", "city": "Mexico City", "fullCity": "Mexico City, Ciudad de México", "airport": "Felipe Ángeles Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "The flight from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU) is about 740 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 2 hours and 15 minutes, a small difference that's common 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 Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Viva Aerobus flies non‑stop from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU), with one daily flight on Monday through Friday and Sunday (no Saturday service). The flight departs around 10:35–10:43 PM and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.", "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "For U.S. citizens traveling from Houston to Mexico City, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free, and the permitted length of stay is up to 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico", "title": "Visa policy of Mexico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements", "title": "Mexico entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english", "title": "Tourist Visa (English)" }, { "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing", "title": "Información para ingresar como pasajero-ing - ANAM - Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Mexico City?", "answer": "Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is connected to Mexico City by the Tren Felipe Ángeles commuter rail line, which began service on April 26, 2026, serving central Buenavista station with a promotional fare of 45 pesos during its first month. The train operates daily, with departures from roughly 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, and plans call for it to carry 84,000–165,000 passengers per day, making it the most-used and fastest dedicated transit option. Taxis, ride-share services, and rental cars are available at the terminal, but the airport is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the city center, so private vehicles face traffic and are typically slower than the train. No other mass-transit rail line directly serves NLU, and the Tren Felipe Ángeles is the only rail link from the airport to central Mexico City.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_Ángeles_Train", "title": "Felipe Ángeles Train", "time_published": "2026-07-21T17:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tren%20Felipe%20%C3%81ngeles", "title": "Tren Felipe Ángeles", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:39:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_%C3%81ngeles_International_Airport", "title": "Felipe Ángeles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-02T22:07:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_International_Airport", "title": "Mexico City International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-08T02:38:42Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Mexico City bottom out around $312 in late January. The cheapest months overall are February ($318), September ($320), and October ($323), while the most expensive period is late December at $416 on average, with June ($396) and December ($394) the priciest months.", "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 Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "For flights from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU), the optimal booking window is 3–6 weeks before departure, when average fares are around $277. Booking about 30 days out offers the single cheapest price at $274, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 90 days ahead pushes fares above $300. For summer and holiday periods, fares are typically higher across all lead times, so aiming for that same 3–6 week window—but being flexible and monitoring early—is still your best bet.", "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 Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Yes, Viva Aerobus operates a nightly nonstop red-eye from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU), departing around 10:35–10:43 PM every day except Saturday. The flight lands the same night — not the next morning — given the short duration of this route.", "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 Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "VivaAerobus flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU) with about 7 weekly flights, operating on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The flights depart in the late evening, around 10:35 PM to 10:43 PM.", "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 Houston and Mexico City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Miami, and Panama City. Dallas and Atlanta offer broad domestic and international connections with efficient transfers. Miami provides strong onward links to Mexico. Panama City serves as a hub with visa‑free transit for many nationalities, though it may extend total travel time." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Mexico City?", "answer": "March to May offers warm, dry days and blooming jacarandas, while October to November provides clear skies and fewer visitors." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "You need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a completed FMM form if arriving by air, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Mexico City?", "answer": "Mexico City has two airports. Benito Juárez International Airport is close to downtown and serves most international and domestic carriers, making it the default choice. Felipe Ángeles International Airport is farther north, primarily used by low‑cost and cargo airlines, and suits travellers heading to northern suburbs." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, the fastest and most popular way to reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport is by ride-share or taxi, though the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus is the most affordable at $4.50 one way, running every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily between the airport and the George R. Brown Convention Center area. Shuttle buses and hotel shuttles are also available, and driving yourself is an option with several parking choices, though traffic on Will Clayton Parkway can add delays. The 102 Bush IAH Express bus also serves the airport from Terminal C as an additional public transit option.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Mexico City airport?", "answer": "The airport has no directly connected hotel, but the Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is nearby and offers complimentary 24/7 shuttle service to the terminal via van or golf cart. Sleeping options at the airport itself are limited.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/es/zumpango-de-ocampo/mexzd/hoteldetail/directions", "title": "Mapa e instrucciones para llegar en automóvil a Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport| Opciones de estacionamiento de Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport en Zum", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinn?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_%C3%81ngeles_International_Airport", "title": "Felipe Ángeles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-02T22:07:30Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/mexico-state/mexico-city/activities/private_transfer_from_aifa_felipe_Ángeles_int_airport_to_downtown-X5LUSP", "title": "Private Transfer From AIFA Felipe Ángeles Int Airport to Downtown", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/es/zumpango-de-ocampo/mexzd/hoteldetail/local-guide-whats-nearby", "title": "Cosas que hacer en Zumpango de Ocampo cerca del Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinn?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://hilton.com/es/locations/saint-lucia", "title": "Hoteles en Santa Lucía - Buscar hoteles - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Santa Lucia Air Force Base?", "answer": "At Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), the ground transportation terminal (TITT) offers currency exchange services, ATMs, and Wi-Fi, along with retail stores, fast food, and other passenger amenities. These currency and connectivity services are located in the bus station terminal that handles long-distance passengers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_%C3%81ngeles_International_Airport", "title": "Felipe Ángeles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-02T22:07:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Luc%C3%ADa,_M%C3%A9xico", "title": "Santa Lucía, Zumpango", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-08-29T02:15:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Mexico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Mexico", "time_published": "2026-02-24T03:09:47Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Mexico City airports?", "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers with disabilities can use free wheelchair assistance arranged through their airline, the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities, accessible parking and restrooms, TSA Cares for security screening, and a sensory room. At Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles International Airport, the terminal is a modern multi-story facility with VIP lounges, but specific mobility assistance programs and children's play areas are not part of the airport's published services. To ensure smooth travel, request wheelchair or mobility assistance from your airline at least 48 hours before your flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_%C3%81ngeles_International_Airport", "title": "Felipe Ángeles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-02T22:07:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Luc%C3%ADa,_M%C3%A9xico", "title": "Santa Lucía, Zumpango", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-08-29T02:15:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ojitos_de_Santa_Lucía", "title": "Ojitos de Santa Lucía", "time_published": "2023-12-04T23:47:27Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Viva Aerobus operates the nonstop flights from Houston to Mexico City, using Airbus A320 family aircraft. No other carriers or aircraft types are listed for this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Viva Aerobus (VB) is the only airline flying nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (NLU), and it does not belong to any major global alliance. No Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam carrier operates this route nonstop, though alliance members may serve it via connections.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "The KLM Crown Lounge in Terminal D is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00. The Air France Lounge, also in Terminal D, operates from 11:00 to 19:00 and offers complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, air conditioning, disabled access, and allows children under 2 free of charge, with a maximum stay of 3 hours. Both lounges are accessible after security checks.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D Houston TX George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=516920c0-0ba4-4888-ba2e-135e5e839cd3" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/iah-airport.html", "title": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Houston–Mexico City flights vary by airline and ticket type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard international economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Mexico City?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Mexico City typically offer Economy and, on certain airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets normally allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }