American Airlines Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH)

The information printed on boarding passes often differs between airlines. If you're traveling from Mexico City, Distrito Federal Airport (MEX-Mexico City Intl.) to Houston, TX Airport (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) with American Airlines and you can't find your terminal details, consult the airline.

Expect to make at least one stopover when traveling from Mexico City, Distrito Federal Airport (MEX-Mexico City Intl.) to Houston, TX Airport (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental), as American Airlines doesn't operate direct flights between these two locations. While in transit, you might like to buy a new bestseller or a glossy magazine from the airport bookstore to make the time go faster.

Depending on good weather and no delays, your American Airlines flight from MEX to IAH will take about 4 hours and 10 minutes. You'll have ample time to enjoy a drink or two, squeeze in a snooze and work on your travel program before landing.

American Airlines currently operates roughly 2 flights daily from Mexico City, Distrito Federal (MEX-Mexico City Intl.) to Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental).

• Keep an eye on your inbox after you've booked — there ought to be an itinerary for your upcoming flight. The flight number will be contained on the first page of this document.

• Airlines can have different requirements when it comes to check-in and bag drop times. However, as a general rule of thumb, aim to get to the terminal approximately three hours before takeoff for international flights. If you're traveling on a domestic flight, the recommended time is two hours prior to departure. Our top tip? Don't be too late. International flights typically close bag drop an hour before departure. With domestic flights, it's 45 minutes before.