Traveling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Houston: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston.
Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route, with 67 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from MEX to IAH is with Aeromexico at 18:30. Opt for the first departure with United Airlines at 04:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a relaxed start to your MEX to Houston flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston ticket. Begin your journey at MEX and end it at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston. Book your seat with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from MEX to Houston. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
MEX is about 6 kilometers from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MEX:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Houston
$86 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $137. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book two months before traveling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEX to Houston.
June is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 27 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near IAH if you have a late flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Follow your own route with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from MEX to Houston.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is about 19 kilometers from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HOU. Unwind and get cozy after your MEX to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Before you book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Houston offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Before locking in your Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEX to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Houston, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometers west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometers north of Houston. No trip is complete without experiencing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
