4
Aerolíneas
22×
Por semana
$5,500 MXN
Desde (est.)
1.5h
Directo
Monterrey (MTY) → Houston (IAH)
Monterrey
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo
DISTANCE
715 km
Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
🇺🇸
IAH ·
- País
- USA
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Moneda
- USD
- Visa (paisano)
- B1/B2 required
- Audiencia
- Alta — corredor paisano-USA
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇲🇽Aeromexico
AM
- Frequency
- 22× / week
- Baggage
- 25kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇺🇸United Airlines
UA
- Frequency
- 22× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 22× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Monterrey → Houston: airlines, fares, timing
Monterrey to Houston links northern Mexico’s industrial centre with Texas, with around 22 flights a week. The route is markedly corporate, with business travellers tied to manufacturing and energy, plus families visiting relatives. Block time is an hour and a half, the shortest international sector out of the city.
Airlines operating this route
Four carriers fly MTY-IAH: Aeroméxico and United Airlines operate full-service with baggage included; Southwest Airlines and Volaris fly it low-cost, each with its own baggage policy. United is based in Houston, giving the widest onward connections across the rest of the United States.
MXN fares — what to expect
With four carriers and high frequency, MTY-IAH is one of the best-supplied routes in the north and competitively priced. Corporate demand lifts fares mid-week. December and Holy Week are peaks; the rest of the year, three to five weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN.
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About Houston
Houston, in Texas, is a centre of the energy industry and a major medical hub, with strong commercial links to Monterrey. For Monterrey travellers it is first of all a business destination, and its airport connects easily across the rest of the United States.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Monterrey to Houston? Direct MTY-IAH flights are operated by Aeromexico, United Airlines, Volaris, Southwest Airlines. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the MTY-IAH flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.5 hours. The MTY-IAH route runs roughly 22 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book MTY-IAH for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on MTY-IAH? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking. Paisano travelers should check each carrier’s additional-baggage allowance.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? B1/B2 required. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
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Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
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