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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 7:39 am and lands at 10:11 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 9:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Houston takes 2h 32m, covering 801 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Houston range from $236 to $435, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $236 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $316 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $315 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cancún to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Southwest: 88% on time
• Frontier: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cancún to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Cancún to Houston usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Houston route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cancún to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $300 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $73.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 6h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 56m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.