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Among airlines operating Houston to Tampico flights:

• United Airlines: 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 Tampico.

Flights from Houston to Tampico may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Tampico Gen F Javier Mina (TAM).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Tampico.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $402 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $727 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 Tampico most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

On the Houston to Tampico route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $340 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $700: a $360 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Tampico flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon 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 Tampico:

• Earliest: departs at 9:52 am and lands at 11:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 11:47 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Tampico takes 1h 52m, covering 538 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 Tampico are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $267, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 7h 59m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 12h 26m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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

Tampico Gen F Javier Mina Airport (TAM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Localiza
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Houston to Tampico range from $367 to $722, with an average of $541 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.