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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 8:23 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Cancún takes 2h 18m, 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 Houston to Cancún range from $300 to $526, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $300 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $392 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $264 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $396 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Cancún flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Cancún route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Houston to Cancún route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Houston to Cancún. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $435, a difference of $67.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 7h 12m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and 8h 18m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Playa Delfines and Playa Gaviota Azul. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Cancún flights:

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