Houston to San Cristóbal de las Casas flights
San Cristóbal de las Casas lies 1,476 km (917 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Houston | San Cristóbal de las Casas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 215,874 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | TGZ, 45 km out |
Clocks in San Cristóbal de las Casas are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (regional) | TGZ | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,499 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal de las Casas from Houston?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to San Cristóbal de las Casas by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and San Cristóbal de las Casas?
San Cristóbal de las Casas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to San Cristóbal de las Casas flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ).
What currency do I need in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.