Flying from Houston to Cozumel International Airport (CZM): What you need to know
Houston's main base, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport (CZM).
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Houston to Cozumel International Airport flight.
The timezone in Cozumel is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Cozumel International Airport is located in Cozumel.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cozumel International Airport (CZM). This is the most popular route, with United Airlines offering a 8:05am departure from IAH to CZM.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Houston to CZM. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Cozumel International Airport (CZM) operate from here.
When leaving from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport with United Airlines.
Most travellers choose to book seats with United between IAH and CZM.
With 78.33% of its services landing on schedule, United is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport. Check out these connections between Houston Hobby Airport and CZM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CZM flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CZM instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Cozumel International Airport flight.
Getting from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to central Cozumel
From Cozumel International Airport, central Cozumel is around 6 kms (4 miles) away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
Right now, £91 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cozumel International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £272. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to CZM.
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More about Cozumel
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cozumel right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cozumel International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. San Gervasio, Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio and Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso are essential stops on your Cozumel itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Cozumel, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 274 kms (170 miles) west to Merida to check off its top sights. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Chetumal, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) southwest of Cozumel. Museum de la cultura maya, sian kaan 3 Park and El Malecon de Chetumal are key highlights.
