International route
Cheap flights from Cancun to Houston
Cancún International Airport (CUN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 812 miles, 2h 5m nonstop.
CUN to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 812 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAWNB68 airlinesDelta, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 15all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Cancun to Houston
Round trips from $89
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Cancun to Houston
8 airlines fly nonstop with 15 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $50
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
CancunHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly CUN to IAH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $89; September 2026 is the most expensive at $112 and up, a difference of $23 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Cancun to HoustonCancun to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Cancun to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IAH) takes about 2h 5m gate to gate, covering 812 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CUN to IAH?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, Viva and Volaris operate nonstop flights from Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IAH), with 15 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IAH), starting at $89 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Cancun to Houston flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Cancun and Houston?
Houston is in the same time zone as Cancun, so there is no clock change. CUN is on America/Cancun time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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