Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City one hour behind Houston.
To ensure you catch your HOU to MEX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HOU and MEX:
San Antonio International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
R 2,788 is the best price for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,117. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HOU to MEX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.06% of flights that take off from HOU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Houston to William P. Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HOU:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
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Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to the centre of Mexico City has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The quietest month for a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Mexico City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you want to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HOU to MEX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.