Mexico to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Mexico to United States by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Mexico to United States

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Air Freight

1h 10m, 2-4 times a day

27kg CO₂

Container Ship

12 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

497kg CO₂

Road Freight

20h 57m

16kg CO₂
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Mexico to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mexico to United States by plane will take about 1h 10m and departs from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrives into San Antonio International Airport (SAT). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Volaris is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 10m
2-4 times a day
448 km
278 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

27kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: Y4Volaris
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320
Carrier Identifier: VBVivaAerobus
2-4 times a dayAirbus A321+1 others
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Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Miami International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 18m
1-2 times a day
855 km
532 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

68kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: E7Estafeta Carga AereaFreighter
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 737-400 Freighter
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Most frequent

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 26m
2-4 times a day
663 km
412 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

40kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: VBVivaAerobus
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321+1 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
1-2 times a dayAirbus A319+1 others
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Air routes from Mexico to United States

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Mexico to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mexico to United States by ship will take about 12 days 7h and departs from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrives into Houston (USHOU). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Veracruz to Houston

Port of loading

Port of loading

12 days 7h
Every 1-2 weeks
5,442 km
3,381 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

497kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndusa
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from Mexico to United States

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Mexico to United States by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Mexico to United States. The total distance is around 1,634 km and will usually takes around 20h 57m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Mexico to United States

20h 57m
N/A
1,634 km
1,016 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

16kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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