Cheap flights to Tampico
The region's main air gateway is Tampico International Airport, which is located just 6 km from the city center. Direct air service to the Mexican coast is available from 6 different cities. Most frequently, flights to this destination arrive from Mexico City (73 flights weekly) and Monterrey (24 flights per week), as well as from major US hubs, including Houston and Dallas.
Scheduled operations on these routes are provided by 6 airlines, among which the leaders in flight frequency are Aeromexico and VivaAerobus. V Air and international carriers also handle a significant portion of the passenger traffic. Detailed travel planning information can be found in our city guide or in the section on how to get there, and below on the page, you will find departure city cards with a convenient ticket search and up-to-date weather.
Mexico City — Tampico
Flight insights to Tampico
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Tampico — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Tampico come from Mexico City, Monterrey and Houston. Mexico City leads with around 73 flights a week.
- Mexico City73 flights/week
- Monterrey24 flights/week
- Houston14 flights/week
- Dallas11 flights/week
- Cancun3 flights/week
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Tampico range from Mexico City at $52 to Houston at $230 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Mexico Cityfrom $52
- Monterreyfrom $56
- Houstonfrom $230
- Dallasfrom $189
- Cancunfrom $81
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Tampico from right now are Villahermosa from $44, Mexico City from $52 and Monterrey from $56.
- Villahermosafrom $44
- Mexico Cityfrom $52
- Monterreyfrom $56
- Cancunfrom $81
- Guadalajarafrom $87
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Tampico is from Mexicali at about 3h 10m, followed by Laurel (2h 15m) and Roatan (2h 14m).
- Mexicali3h 10m
- Laurel2h 15m
- Roatan2h 14m
- Ciudad Obregon2h 14m
- Ciudad Juarez2h 14m
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United StatesFrequently asked questions
- From how many cities can you fly to Tampico?
- Currently, there is regular direct air service to the city from 6 cities. The main routes connect Tampico with key transport hubs in Mexico and the USA.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Tampico?
- The highest number of flights is operated from Mexico City—73 times per week. Other popular routes include Monterrey with a frequency of 24 flights per week and Houston, from which 14 flights arrive weekly.
- How many airlines fly to Tampico?
- 6 airlines operate flights on this route. The largest carriers offering the most travel options are Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, and V Air.
- Which airports serve flights to Tampico?
- All scheduled flights are handled by Tampico International Airport (TAM). It is located in close proximity to the city, just 6 km from its center.
- How to find cheap tickets to Tampico?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the departure city cards on this page. By comparing offers from different airlines, such as United Airlines or American Airlines, you can find the most competitive prices.
- When is the best time to buy tickets to Tampico?
- It is best to book air tickets in advance, ideally 2–3 months before the departure date. This allows you to choose the most convenient departure time and save on the cost, which usually increases closer to the travel date.