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Among airlines operating Houston to Acapulco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Acapulco.

Flights from Houston to Acapulco may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Acapulco Alvarez Intl (ACA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Acapulco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $401 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $861 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Acapulco most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Houston to Acapulco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $529 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $779, a difference of $250. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Acapulco are Playa Revolcadero, CiCi Acapulco Magico and Playa Caletilla. These are among the most viewed places in Acapulco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Acapulco:

• Earliest: departs at 9:47 am and lands at 12:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:53 am and lands at 12:49 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Acapulco takes 2h 56m, covering 939 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $378 to $2,174. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Acapulco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $483, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 53m, compared with 9h 47m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 13h 28m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Acapulco is 1 hour behind Houston (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport (ACA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Houston to Acapulco range from $521 to $775, with an average of $686 over the past 12 months. Anything below $521 counts as a good deal.