Travelling from Houston to Monterrey: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Monterrey.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is the primary gateway where you can disembark in Monterrey.
1 hour 41 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Houston to Monterrey. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Monterrey is 1 hour behind Houston.
The most popular route for flights from Houston to Monterrey is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Take your pick of 60 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from IAH to MTY is the 07:57 United Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:30 with VivaAerobus.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Houston to Monterrey. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from United States and are travelling to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Houston to Monterrey.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Houston to Monterrey, you can catch one from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Fly from IAH to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) in one seamless journey.
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Houston to Monterrey departing from IAH.
We make it simple to plan a flight from Houston to Monterrey with a stopover. To see the options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Monterrey? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Monterrey. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Monterrey:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Houston to Monterrey? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to the centre of Monterrey is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Monterrey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MTY instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Monterrey
71 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Monterrey. Return flights start at 197 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 3 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Houston to Monterrey.
The cheapest month for tickets from Houston to Monterrey is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Monterrey
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Houston to Monterrey. July is the most popular month for a trip to Monterrey. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Houston to Monterrey in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Monterrey in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Monterrey
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Monterrey right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Monterrey:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Macroplaza, Parque Fundidora and Museo del Obispado are popular attractions which should feature on any good Monterrey itinerary.
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