Delta DL7971 flight status now

Current status of DL7971 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 8 minutes

DL7971 - DAL7971 Delta Airlines (DL)
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Flight MEX to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 8 minutes
Departure Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 15:30 17 November 2025
Estimated 15:40 17 November 2025
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Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 17:55 17 November 2025
Estimated 17:27 17 November 2025
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DL7971 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1228 kms / 763 miles
Airline
  • Delta Airlines
  • IATA: DL
  • ICAO: DAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 6.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: DAL7971
  • Departure Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Mexico City: Monday 2025-11-17 12:32 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Monday 2025-11-17 12:32 PM

International flight Delta DL7971 takes off from Mexico City (MEX) Mexico to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by Delta Airlines. The plane leaves Benito Juarez International Airport at 15:30 17 November 2025 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 17:55 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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Aeromexico AM472
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Viva Aerobus VB152
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Delta DL7996
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Volaris Y4730
Volaris 		17/11/2025
15:45 		2 hours 16 minutes
17:56
Air New Zealand NZ9946
Air New Zealand 		17/11/2025
12:25 		2 hours 18 minutes
14:43
United Airlines UA1091
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
12:25 		2 hours 18 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Houston?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1228 km (763 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL7971 flight?

All Delta DL7971 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Delta DL7971 is arriving at?

Flight Delta DL7971 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal D.

How many Delta DL7971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Delta DL7971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .