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Among airlines operating Houston to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Houston and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva

Flights from Houston to Mexico City may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $342 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$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 Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 8% 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 6% on the Houston to Mexico City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $19. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Mexico City route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Mexico City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $342. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Mexico City takes 2h 24m, covering 749 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.

One-way fares from Houston to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AeroMexico Connect has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 96% on time
• AeroMexico Connect: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 8h 05m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 9h 36m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Houston to Mexico City range from $276 to $412, with an average of $342 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Mexico City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.