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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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 $307 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Cancún to Houston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $282 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $77. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 16 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:39 am and lands at 10:07 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $307. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Houston takes 2h 28m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $249 to $2,329. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 56m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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 from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Houston range from $231 to $415, with an average of $307 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.