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Medical Repatriation to Texas from Mexico: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin
Texas is the most common U.S. destination for medical repatriation from Mexico after California — geography, large Texan traveler base, and a deep bench of world-class hospitals. Here is the practical guide for Texan families bringing a loved one home.
Top receiving hospitals by Texas city
- Houston: Texas Medical Center hospitals (Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Texas Children’s, MD Anderson, Baylor St. Luke’s). World-class for cardiac, trauma, oncology, transplant.
- Dallas / Fort Worth: UT Southwestern, Baylor University Medical Center, Medical City Dallas, Texas Health Presbyterian, Cook Children’s.
- San Antonio: University Hospital, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio Military Medical Center.
- Austin: Dell Seton Medical Center at UT, St. David’s Medical Center, Ascension Seton.
Route and flight times
- SJD → Houston (IAH/HOU): ~3.5 hours, ~$28K–$42K typical.
- SJD → Dallas (DAL/DFW): ~3.5 hours, ~$28K–$42K.
- SJD → San Antonio (SAT): ~3 hours, ~$26K–$40K.
- SJD → Austin (AUS): ~3 hours, ~$26K–$40K.
Texas-specific notes
For oncology patients heading home from Cabo, MD Anderson in Houston is a frequent receiving destination — the insurance medical director typically accommodates oncology-center preference. For pediatric cases, Texas Children’s (Houston) and Cook Children’s (Fort Worth) are common. For trauma, Memorial Hermann (Houston) and Parkland (Dallas) lead the state.
One call covers everything in Cabo.
Our 24/7 bilingual team answers, triages, and dispatches — ground ambulance, hospital escalation, or air ambulance home.
FAQ
Which Texas airport handles medical flights?
Hobby (HOU), Dallas Love (DAL), and most secondary airports have medical FBOs. Larger international airports (IAH, DFW) work but may be slower for clearance.
How long to arrange a SJD→Texas flight?
Standard 24–48 hours from insurer pre-approval.
Can family fly with the patient?
One escort is standard, two on larger aircraft.
Is one Texas city cheaper than another?
Slightly — closer destinations (San Antonio, Austin) shave a few thousand off Houston/Dallas.
Important medical note: This article is general information for travelers and is not medical advice. For an immediate life-threatening emergency in Mexico, call 911 first. For coordination of urgent care, hospital escalation, ground or air ambulance, or medical repatriation home to the USA or Canada, call our 24/7 bilingual line. Cabo Walk-In Clinic is COFEPRIS-licensed in Mexico; hospital and specialist care is delivered by an independent licensed hospital and its physicians. Travel-insurance reimbursement depends on your policy and your insurer’s review.