$93+ Cheap flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CUN
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Playa del Carmen
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.
Round-trip from | $208 (Cheapflightsfares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $93 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $391 |
Find flight deals from Houston to Playa del Carmen
Cheapest flights from Houston to Playa del CarmenExplore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/199:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/222:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$208
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:30 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 3/2412:31 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/7![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/137:36 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/162:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/218:36 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2812:31 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 4/47:00 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Thu 4/910:39 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/7![Frontier logo]()
$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 4/47:00 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 4/1110:39 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/6![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/179:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/222:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$216
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/269:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/302:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 2/19:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/52:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 3/186:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Wed 3/2512:31 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/7![Frontier logo]()
$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:45 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1012:31 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/289:40 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/32:00 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$221
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.
Fly from
Houston
Fly to
Playa del Carmen
Route
Depart
Return
Price
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sun 3/15
4:57 pm-7:18 pm
Nonstop2h 21m
Cancun
Thu 3/19
5:30 am-8:01 am
Nonstop2h 31m
$301
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 3/5
10:35 am-6:47 pm
1 stop7h 12m
Cancun
Sun 3/8
6:01 am-7:27 pm
1 stop13h 26m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 2/19
10:35 am-8:02 pm
1 stop8h 27m
Cancun
Sun 2/22
6:01 am-6:37 pm
1 stop13h 36m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 2/13
10:35 am-8:02 pm
1 stop8h 27m
Cancun
Mon 2/16
1:38 pm-6:37 pm
1 stop5h 59m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 3/10
11:42 am-8:02 pm
1 stop8h 20m
Cancun
Wed 3/18
6:01 am-7:27 pm
1 stop13h 26m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 2/27
10:35 am-8:02 pm
1 stop8h 27m
Cancun
Tue 3/3
1:33 pm-6:37 pm
1 stop6h 04m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 3/5
10:35 am-8:02 pm
1 stop8h 27m
Cancun
Tue 3/10
8:40 am-7:27 pm
1 stop10h 47m
$311
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 2/16
7:05 am-8:02 pm
2 stops11h 57m
Cancun
Fri 2/20
7:00 am-6:37 pm
1 stop12h 37m
$316
HoustonCancún
IAH - CUN
IAHCUN
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 2/21
5:30 am-6:47 pm
2 stops12h 17m
Cancun
Wed 2/25
11:18 am-6:37 pm
1 stop8h 19m
$316
HoustonCancún
HOU - CUN
HOUCUN
Houston Hobby
Sat 2/21
5:25 am-4:45 pm
1 stop10h 20m
Cancun
Wed 2/25
8:00 am-4:28 pm
1 stop9h 28m
$326
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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen
How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen is 79 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen (average of $128). Flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 HOU to PL9?
Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
When flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Playa del Carmen?
Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and Viva from Houston to Playa del Carmen 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.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 9 airlines flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen. 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 January 8, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$112 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$136 | Average$325 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$292 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$249 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$251 | Average$526 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |