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$122+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Houston

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CUN — HOU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Houston (HO1). 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$122
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$213
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:39 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/169:27 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:37 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Sat 7/511:38 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:01 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/115:05 pmIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/33:09 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:13 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$237
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:20 amCUN - IAH
1 stop9h 37mAeromexico
Wed 5/71:53 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop10h 42mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:15 amCUN - HOU
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 5/76:00 amHOU - CUN
2 stops11h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/29$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:55 amCUN - IAH
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Sun 5/111:53 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/29$264
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:39 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/127:58 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$271
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:15 amCUN - HOU
1 stop6h 53mAeromexico
Sat 5/106:00 amHOU - CUN
2 stops16h 14mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$315
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/197:51 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mViva
Sun 6/2210:50 amIAH - CUN
1 stop13h 25mViva
Deal found 4/30$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/23:00 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/95:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/21:40 pmCUN - HOU
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/85:15 amHOU - CUN
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$383

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Houston 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 5/15

12:39 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

9:27 am-11:39 am

Nonstop2h 12m

$194

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Tue 6/17

5:37 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/5

11:38 am-2:12 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$197

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Fri 6/13

5:35 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/20

7:52 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$212

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Fri 5/30

7:44 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

1:43 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$259

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Tue 6/17

8:00 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/5

1:38 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$263

CancúnHouston

CUN - HOU

CUNHOU

Cancun

Sat 10/25

8:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$264

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 5/29

12:39 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/12

7:58 pm-6:59 am

1 stop11h 01m

$271

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Tue 6/17

12:45 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/5

7:58 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$273

CancúnHouston

CUN - HOU

CUNHOU

Cancun

Wed 7/2

1:40 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/8

1:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$332

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 6/19

7:51 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/22

10:50 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 25m

$357

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The best insider tips for Cancún to Houston flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cancún to Houston trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, ideal for taller passengers.


Frontier's Board First option is available with carry-on purchase or Elite status, ensuring early boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's Polaris Business Class includes lie-flat seats, noise-reducing headphones, and upscale amenities.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, even oversized, with its basic Wanna Get Away fare.


Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV streamed to devices.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
CUN

Know your departure terminal at CUN as they are not connected. Use the terminal bus every ten minutes if needed.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, use Uber or Lyft from Terminals A, B, or C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU is easy to navigate with a single terminal, making it convenient for quick arrivals and departures.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cancún to Houston, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Cancún to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CUN to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cancún to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Cancún to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Cancun is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from Cancún. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Houston from 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($198), United Airlines ($212), and Spirit Airlines ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Cancún to Houston. Frontier is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $122. Frontier flights start at $127 while deals on Southwest start at $137 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Cancún to Houston is $184. On average you can expect to pay $412. The most popular route, (Cancun - Houston George Bush Intcntl), can usually be booked for $212.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cancún to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Cancún to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cancún to Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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