Cheap flights from Houston to Cancún (CUN) from $70

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
HOU — CUN
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Houston to Cancun are usually found in August or September, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$339

One-way from

$114
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Houston to Cancun
One-way flight from Houston to Cancun

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to Cancún?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 35% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Cancún?

To save on the cost of your flight from Houston to Cancún, book at least 13 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 2% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $208 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $306.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancún?

Flights from Houston to Cancún lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Houston to Cancún in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $79.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún (IAH - CUN)?

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Cancún in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Cancún

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Houston and Cancún. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Houston to Cancún. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/119:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$181
Wed 3/276:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$182
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/129:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$183
Mon 4/156:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$184
Fri 3/226:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/269:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Wed 4/37:45 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/59:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$190
Mon 3/256:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$191
Sat 3/236:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$192

Cheap Frontier flights from Houston to Cancún

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Houston and Cancún. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Frontier flights departing from Houston and landing in Cancún. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 5/158:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Sat 5/182:05 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$196
Fri 4/268:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Tue 4/3012:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$202
Sat 4/208:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Sun 4/2812:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$203
Sat 5/1110:55 pmIAH - CUN
2 stops15h 21mFrontier
Thu 5/162:05 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$211
Fri 4/125:46 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$212
Mon 4/158:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Mon 4/229:36 amCUN - IAH
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$216
Sun 4/148:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Wed 4/173:57 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop16h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$218
Sun 4/79:27 amIAH - CUN
1 stop26h 53mFrontier
Fri 4/1212:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$223
Wed 3/279:48 pmIAH - CUN
2 stops15h 24mFrontier
Fri 3/297:14 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$272

Cheap Houston to Cancún flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Houston to Cancún specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Cancún in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/119:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$181
Wed 3/276:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$182
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/129:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$183
Mon 4/156:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$184
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$185
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$186
Mon 4/86:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1112:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$187
Fri 3/226:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/269:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189

Houston to Cancún 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Houston and Cancún in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Cancún in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/119:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$181
Wed 3/276:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$182
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/129:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$183
Mon 4/156:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$184
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$185
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$186
Mon 4/86:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1112:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$187
Fri 3/226:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/269:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189

Non-stop flights to Cancún from Houston

Discover non-stop flight options from Houston to Cancún. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from Houston to Cancún. Users seeking other options on flights from Houston to Cancún should update the search form at the top of the page.
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/119:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$181
Wed 3/276:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$182
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/129:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$183
Mon 4/156:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$184
Tue 4/96:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$185
Sun 4/76:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1712:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$186
Mon 4/86:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1112:07 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$187
Fri 3/226:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/269:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189

Houston to Cancún flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Houston to Cancún for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Houston to Cancún. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
Wed 3/276:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$182
Tue 3/266:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/29:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$183
Mon 3/256:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/309:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$184
Mon 3/256:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$191
Sat 3/236:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/289:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$192
Tue 3/2610:26 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop9h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/309:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$193
Mon 3/256:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/269:08 amCUN - IAH
1 stop13h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$198
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/285:25 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$199

One-way flights to Cancún from Houston

Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Cancún. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Houston to Cancún. For those needing a return trip from Houston, there is a search form available above.
Sat 5/116:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$70
Sun 3/315:00 amIAH - CUN
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$72
Mon 4/16:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$79
Sun 5/58:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$80
Thu 4/46:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$86
Sun 3/246:10 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$87
Mon 5/69:22 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop10h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$88
Fri 4/198:25 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$98
Wed 4/245:47 amIAH - CUN
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$100

Find flights from Houston to Cancún within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$180 - $326

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Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/24

Nonstop2h 14m

Cancun

Thu 3/28

Nonstop2h 35m

$180

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/7

Nonstop2h 14m

Cancun

Thu 4/11

Nonstop2h 34m

$181

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/9

Nonstop2h 14m

Cancun

Wed 4/17

Nonstop2h 39m

$185

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/7

Nonstop2h 14m

Cancun

Wed 4/17

Nonstop2h 39m

$186

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 37m

Cancun

Sat 5/18

Nonstop2h 20m

$196

Houston HobbyCancun

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/23

1 stop7h 21m

Cancun

Tue 3/26

1 stop7h 22m

$259

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/8

1 stop9h 51m

Cancun

Thu 4/11

1 stop9h 50m

$294

Houston HobbyCancun

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/13

1 stop13h 58m

Cancun

Wed 4/17

1 stop6h 59m

$309

Houston George Bush IntcntlCancun

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/14

Nonstop2h 15m

Cancun

Sun 5/19

Nonstop2h 24m

$326

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from Houston to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Cancún. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Houston to Cancún is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Cancún. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Noon
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All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Cancún flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cancún by month

Plan your trip from Houston to Cancún by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Houston to Cancún is currently $84 while a round-trip flight costs $235. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cancún (average of $339). Flying from Houston to Cancún in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$339

February

$371

March

$424

April

$412

May

$387

June

$427

July

$415

August

$395

September

$347

October

$401

November

$380

December

$391

Temperature and rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Houston to Cancún have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.7
Good
2,809 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.6
Good
4,155 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,298 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Are there direct flights from George Bush Airport to Cancun Airport?

    Yes, several airlines provide direct flights between the destinations. Spirit Airlines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and jetBlue provide direct flights from IAH to CUN. However, airlines like Qatar and Alaska are more sustainable because they have plastic-free programs and have banned plastic bottles. When traveling with these flights, purchase food in bulk and avoid buying unnecessary items. The airports have hotels with sustainable dishes like vegetables and grains.

  • Are there public buses near Cancun Airport to the city center?

    Several public buses operate between CUN to Cancun city center are the most sustainable way to get to the city center. ADO buses provide periodic trips into and out of the airport; one doesn't have to struggle to get to the bus booths. The bus will take you directly to Praya del Carmen or downtown ADO station. The passes don't have stopovers.

  • Which lodges are there near Cancun Airport?

    Passengers arriving late at CUN have many lodges to spend a night before proceeding with their journey. Lodges within the airport offer business-class services. Choose an economy class for sustainability. You can consider booking rooms at Villa Palmeras or Villa Natural Cancun, located 2.67 miles and 2.92 miles, respectively. The lodges offer free shuttle services to their clients from the airport to their premises. But guests must arrange with the management in advance.

  • What are the best ways to get to the airports in Houston and Cancun?

    The airport that travelers use in the Houston area on flights to Cancun from Houston is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Getting to this airport from downtown Houston is actually rather easy when you travel on bus number 102 operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County. This bus can make the trip from downtown Houston to the airport in around 50 minutes. In the city of Cancun, travelers will fly into Cancun Airport (CUN). If you cannot wait to get your vacation in Cancun started, a great way to get from the airport to the center of Cancun is aboard a bus operated by ADO, which makes the trip to the center of the city and the Cancun Bus Station in about 35 minutes.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Cancun?

    Because Cancun is such a popular vacation destination for visitors from the Houston area and because Houston is such a large city, it is really no surprise that there are quite a few direct flights offered between these two cities. These direct flights are offered by both United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. While Spirit Airlines only offers one daily nonstop flight, United Airlines offers several nonstop flights throughout the day, every day.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston and Cancun?

    For the most part, the direct flights that you can find between Houston and Cancun are not only the quickest but also the most cost-effective. However, there are some one-stop options available for a comparable price. For example, Spirit Airlines offers a one-stop flight with a layover at either Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) that costs less than their nonstop option, though it will add about three hours of travel time. Some other one-stop options include a flight aboard Delta Airlines with a layover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and a Viva Aerobus flight that includes a layover at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX). Both of these flights add about four hours to your travel time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to Cancun?

    Citizens of the United States who want to travel from Houston to Cancun in the country of Mexico will need a valid passport to board their flights. Your passport needs to have at least one blank page for an entry stamp into the country as well as a blank page for an exit stamp. You will only need a visa to travel to Mexico if you are traveling as a tourist and you plan on staying in Mexico for more than 180 days. For visits shorter than that, a passport will suffice for flights from Houston to Cancun.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from Houston?

    Most people fly into Cancun (CUN) if they book a flight to Cancún from Houston. On average, Cancun has 2 inbound flights from Houston per day from 11 airlines. Cancun is conveniently located just 8.9 mi from Cancún’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to Cancún for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Cancún for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $180, but on average you can expect to pay $190.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Cancún for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to Cancún under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to Cancún is less than $191.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Cancún for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to Cancún within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to Cancún?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday.

  • How many flights depart from Houston to Cancún on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 3 flights from Houston to Cancún on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Cancún?

    For as low as $180, Spirit Airlines can have you in Cancún from Houston in 2h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 817 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Cancún round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $180, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Cancún. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Cancún one-way?

    $70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $72 and $80, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Cancún?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Cancún?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Houston to Cancún are Spirit Airlines (90%), United Airlines (80%) and Air New Zealand (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Cancún?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Cancún is generally $472, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $41. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Cancun), you can expect to pay $181 for that flight.

  • What does IAH to CUN mean?

    Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is IAH and Cancun Airport is CUN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

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Top 10 airlines flying from Houston to Cancún

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FrontierCheapest$45Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$75Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$121Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AeromexicoCheapest$213Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest$213Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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VivaAerobusCheapest$280Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VolarisCheapest$281Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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  • Several airports offer flights from Houston to Cancun but choosing to fly directly into the city is more sustainable. American Airlines, Alaska, and Qatar Airlines provide direct flights from George Bush Airport (IAH) to Cancun Airport (CUN).
  • When traveling to Cancun from Houston through IAH, there are several means you can use to get to IAH. You can drive, use a taxi, or use a Towncar. However, using the bus is more sustainable. The distance between the two destinations is 20.4 miles, and it'll take about 50 minutes to get to the airport, but that depends on traffic.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility should use airlines that provide sustainability initiatives. Qatar and Alaska, for instance, have a single point to support passengers with limited mobility. Therefore, such passengers will not have to travel in their vehicles. However, an early arrangement with your airline is excellent.

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Hourly flight availability from Houston to Cancún

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