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Among airlines operating Houston to Monterrey flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Monterrey. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Viva

Flights from Houston to Monterrey may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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
• Lufthansa: 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 Monterrey.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $287 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$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 Monterrey most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 22% of one-stop connections

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Houston to Monterrey route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $280 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $313, a difference of $33. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Monterrey flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:50 am.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $287. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Monterrey takes 1h 40m, covering 399 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 $236 to $1,340. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Monterrey are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 9h 08m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 13h 17m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Houston to Monterrey range from $247 to $356, with an average of $287 over the past 12 months. Anything below $247 counts as a good deal.

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