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$121+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Houston

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — HOU
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 11/152:50 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1710:26 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 10/2710:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/307:00 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/2712:59 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/110:16 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sat 10/2510:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/17:00 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/210:26 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/11$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 10/257:51 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/14:57 pmIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$206
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/2310:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/287:30 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop12h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/132:50 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1710:26 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$209
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:22 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/210:26 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 11/142:50 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1711:10 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop13h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sun 11/236:59 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/29:05 amHOU - CUN
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Fri 10/311:00 pmCUN - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Mon 11/31:45 pmHOU - CUN
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/14$255

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 October 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$286
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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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Houston that are best for you.

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CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 10/30

10:22 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/2

10:26 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$205

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Sat 11/15

2:50 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/17

10:26 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$205

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Sat 10/25

7:51 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/1

4:57 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$206

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Wed 11/26

6:30 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

2:26 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$206

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 11/20

2:44 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/10

9:34 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$206

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Sun 11/23

6:30 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

9:34 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$206

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Mon 11/3

6:30 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/9

12:35 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$206

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 11/27

2:40 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/1

10:16 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$216

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Wed 11/5

2:44 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/9

10:26 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$226

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Fri 11/7

4:51 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/13

4:57 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$243

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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 October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cancún to Houston, you should look to book at least 67 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $109). Flying from Cancún to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 October 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cancún to Houston as you normally would.

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
Airports
CUN

Cancun Airport's terminals are crowded, so arrive early to navigate security lines and find seating. Expect long waits during peak times.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick exit from IAH, use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, available at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's arrival roadways are congestion-free, making pickups easy. Consider being dropped off at arrivals during early mornings for convenience.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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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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 October 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Cancún to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,977 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,977 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,977 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,977 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cancún to Houston?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Cancún to Houston in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 792 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($127), and United Airlines ($207) offers the cheapest pricing from Cancún to Houston. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 53% 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 $137. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Southwest start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Cancún to Houston is $288. On average you can expect to pay $379. The most popular route, (Cancun - Houston George Bush Intcntl), can usually be booked for $198.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $109). Flying from Cancún to Houston in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 2 airlines flying from Cancún to Houston

Discover the top 2 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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