Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX): Aeromexico, United Airlines, VivaAerobus and Volaris. The two airports are 766 miles (1,232 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tampico, Queretaro and Monterrey and more.
How many miles IAH to MEX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 7,000 | $35.60–397.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $71.61–128.11 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–407.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $56–164 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–106 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 18,000–22,000 | $61.60–219.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60–57.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40–102.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to MEX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- VivaAerobusNot in an alliance
- VolarisNot in an alliance
Book IAH to MEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
IAH to MEX with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tampico (TAM)United Airlines, then Aeromexico
- Via Queretaro (QRO)United Airlines, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then Aeromexico
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via San Luis Potosi (SLP)United Airlines and Volaris, then Aeromexico and Iberia
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Aeromexico
- Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more
- Via Morelia (MLM)United Airlines and Volaris, then Aeromexico
- Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)United Airlines and VivaAerobus, then Aeromexico
- Via Veracruz (VER)United Airlines, then Aeromexico and VivaAerobus
- Via Aguascalientes (AGU)United Airlines, then Aeromexico
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)VivaAerobus and Volaris the whole way
- Via Oaxaca (OAX)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more
- Via Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)United Airlines, then Aeromexico and Volaris
- Via Acapulco (ACA)United Airlines, then Aeromexico and Volaris
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
IAH to MEX: common questions
How many miles does IAH to MEX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to MEX?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam), United Airlines (Star Alliance), VivaAerobus and Volaris fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX).
How far is Houston from Mexico City by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Mexico City (MEX) are 766 miles (1,232 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to MEX award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Tampico (TAM), Queretaro (QRO), Monterrey (MTY), San Luis Potosi (SLP) and Austin (AUS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example VivaAerobus through Monterrey.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.