Direct Flights from Houston to Saltillo
Nonstop service from IAH to SLW. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Saltillo
Saltillo is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila and is also the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. As of a 2020 census, Saltillo had a population of 879,958 people, while the Saltillo metropolitan area population was 1,031,779, making Saltillo the largest city in the state of Coahuila, and the 14th most populated metropolitan area in the country. Saltillo is considered the most competitive city in Mexico for cities with over one million inhabitants.
Top things to do in Saltillo
- The Desert Museum is a museum in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, that promotes an ecological culture. It was designed by the architect Francisco López Guerra and was inaugurated on 25 November 1999.
- Monterreal is a small ski resort situated in the municipality of Arteaga, in the southeast of the Mexican state of Coahuila, located 40 minutes from Saltillo and 90 minutes from Monterrey.
- The St. James Cathedral Also Saltillo Cathedral Is the catholic cathedral of the city of Saltillo in Mexico. It is the tallest cathedral in the north of Mexico, and the 2nd tallest in the country with a height of 81m.
- Cueva de la Candelaria is an archaeological site located the Mexican state of Coahuila. It is a cave that was used as cemetery by nomad visitors.
- Parque La Huasteca is a municipal park in Monterrey, Mexico. It is part of Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, which was established by president Lázaro Cárdenas in November 1939 and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve i…
- Cueva Ahumada is an archaeological site located within several canyons in the village of La Rinconada, García Municipality, in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Saltillo
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Saltillo is December–April, when daytime highs are a comfortable 67–82°F.
- How long to stay
- Three or four days is enough to take in Saltillo's highlights, from Desert Museum (Mexico), Monterreal, and Saltillo Cathedral and more.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Houston to Saltillo?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Saltillo (SLW).
- How far is Saltillo from Houston?
- Saltillo is about 459 miles from Houston by air.
- What is there to do in Saltillo?
- Popular things to do include Desert Museum (Mexico), Monterreal, Saltillo Cathedral, Candelaria Cave, and more.
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