Flights Houston → Zihuatanejo
IAH → ZIH
Route overview
The flight route connects Houston to Zihuatanejo, catering to a significant number of passengers with approximately 593,354 visitors passing through the destination airport annually. This connection offers travelers from Houston an opportunity to reach a popular Mexican coastal city known for its beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
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) → Zihuatanejo (ZIH) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Zihuatanejo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (IAH) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) heads south-west for about 1,510 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 18m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating IAH-ZIH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about IAH-ZIH
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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.
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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.
