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Among airlines operating Houston to Mérida 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 Mérida.

Flights from Houston to Mérida may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Mérida Rejon (MID).

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 Mérida.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $336 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $642 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 Mérida most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Houston to Mérida route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $486 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $642, a difference of $156. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Mérida flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:44 pm and lands at 6:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:01 pm and lands at 7:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 33% above the route average of $535. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Mérida takes 2h 07m, covering 705 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 $256 to $2,334. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Mérida are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 8h 21m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 9h 51m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Mérida Rejon Airport (MID) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MAS

Round-trip flights from Houston to Mérida range from $369 to $687, with an average of $535 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.