Houston to Santa Catarina flights
Santa Catarina lies 677 km (421 mi) south-west of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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 | Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 304,052 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 675 m (2,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | MTY, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 02250–94732 |
Clocks in Santa Catarina are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Catarina
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 Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 37 km (23 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santa Catarina from Houston?
677 km (421 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Santa Catarina by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Santa Catarina?
Santa Catarina is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Santa Catarina flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); Santa Catarina also has SLW.
What currency do I need in Santa Catarina?
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.