Flights Houston → Acapulco
IAH → ACA
How long is the flight from Houston to Acapulco?
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Acapulco (ACA) takes 2h 10m on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route overview
The flight route connects Houston to Acapulco and serves an airport that sees approximately 838,991 passengers annually. This connection offers travelers a convenient way to reach the popular Mexican coastal city from Texas.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Houston (IAH) → Acapulco (ACA) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 28.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Acapulco: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (IAH) to Acapulco (ACA) heads south for about 1,538 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 10m.
Departures from Houston on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 100% of IAH-ACA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating IAH-ACA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about IAH-ACA
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Acapulco (ACA) takes 2h 10m on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Acapulco, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
