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$81+ Cheap flights from Houston to Mexico City (MEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEX
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in February or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$261
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:45 amIAH - MEX
Nonstop2h 30mViva
Mon 6/26:20 amMEX - IAH
Nonstop2h 15mViva
Deal found 4/27$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:40 pmIAH - MEX
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/126:20 amMEX - IAH
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$216
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:40 pmIAH - MEX
Nonstop2h 20mVolaris
Sat 5/313:45 pmMEX - IAH
Nonstop2h 15mVolaris
Deal found 4/28$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:29 pmIAH - MEX
1 stop16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1311:20 amMEX - IAH
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:12 amHOU - MEX
1 stop12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/195:00 amMEX - HOU
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:30 pmIAH - MEX
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Tue 5/272:40 pmMEX - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/228:40 pmIAH - MEX
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Sun 5/253:45 pmMEX - IAH
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$350
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amHOU - MEX
1 stop6h 43mAeromexico
Mon 8/256:20 pmMEX - HOU
2 stops26h 15mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1712:55 pmHOU - MEX
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Tue 6/247:50 amMEX - HOU
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/27$512
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:00 amHOU - MEX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/198:10 amMEX - HOU
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$802

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Mexico City that are best for you.

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HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

10:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 6/2

6:20 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$213

HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/9

8:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 5/12

6:20 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$216

HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

8:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 5/31

3:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$220

HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/12

6:29 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 51m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 6/13

11:20 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$239

HoustonMexico City

HOU - MEX

HOUMEX

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

9:12 am-8:45 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/19

5:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$250

HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/27

2:40 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$263

HoustonMexico City

IAH - MEX

IAHMEX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

8:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/25

3:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$350

HoustonMexico City

HOU - MEX

HOUMEX

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 7/1

8:40 am-8:44 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$501

HoustonMexico City

HOU - MEX

HOUMEX

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/17

12:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 6/24

7:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$512

HoustonMexico City

HOU - MEX

HOUMEX

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 6/19

8:10 am-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$802

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The best insider tips for Houston to Mexico City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Mexico City trip
Airlines
Viva

Viva Aerobus offers WhatsApp check-in for a quick boarding pass.


Viva Aerobus Zero Fare is ideal for light travelers with no checked baggage.

Read more about Vivaby Jennifer Simonson
Volaris

Volaris Plus fare includes a personal item, carry-on, checked bag, and priority boarding.


Volaris offers no Wi-Fi or seatback screens; bring your own entertainment.

Read more about Volarisby Mark Chesnut
Aeromexico

Aeromexico offers free warm meals in economy, unlike most U.S. carriers.


Check-in via the Aeromexico app to save time at the airport.

Read more about Aeromexicoby Mark Chesnut
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH website for security wait times to plan your arrival and ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
MEX

For a quick and economical ride to downtown, take the metro from MEX, but keep belongings secure during peak times.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on Viva

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Volaris and Aeromexico

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Mexico City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Mexico City (average of $400). Flying from Houston to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Mexico City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Aeromexico from Houston to Mexico City to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,697 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mexico City from Houston?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Mexico City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Benito Juarez from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Mexico City airport from Houston. It is only a 5.5 mi journey from Benito Juarez (MEX) to Mexico City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Mexico City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $213, Viva will fly you from Houston to Mexico City and back. In addition to Viva, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Volaris and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $220 and $239, respectively. Viva is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Mexico City one-way?

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Viva and Delta, with prices starting from $87 and $111, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Mexico City (average of $400). Flying from Houston to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Houston to Mexico City

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$98Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$121Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$124Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$146Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VivaCheapest$187Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$238Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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