3
Aerolíneas
18×
Por semana
$7,500 MXN
Desde (est.)
2.5h
Directo
Guadalajara (GDL) → Houston (IAH)
Guadalajara
Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
DISTANCE
1 427 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
- 18× / week
- Baggage
- 25kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇺🇸United Airlines
UA
- Frequency
- 18× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 18× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Guadalajara → Houston: airlines, fares, timing
Guadalajara to Houston links western Mexico with Texas, with around 18 flights a week. The route carries families visiting relatives, business travellers tied to the energy sector, and tourists. Block time is about two and a half hours, a short, direct international sector.
Airlines operating this route
Three carriers fly GDL-IAH: Aeroméxico and United Airlines operate full-service with baggage included, while Volaris flies it low-cost. United is based in Houston, giving it the widest network of onward connections across the rest of the United States. All three fly direct.
MXN fares — what to expect
GDL-IAH fares follow the family calendar — December, Holy Week and the summer are the most expensive. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Off-season, four to six weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN, with the low-cost option cheapest for travelling light.
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About Houston
Houston is the largest city in Texas and a centre of the energy industry, with a very large Mexican community. For travellers from Guadalajara it is mostly a family-visit or business destination, with an airport well connected across the rest of the United States.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Guadalajara to Houston? Direct GDL-IAH flights are operated by Aeromexico, United Airlines, Volaris. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the GDL-IAH flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 2.5 hours. The GDL-IAH route runs roughly 18 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book GDL-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 GDL-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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