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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:50 am
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 6:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Cancún takes about 2h 20m, 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 $315 to $567, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $417 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 $369 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $423 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 most often the busiest departure period on Houston to Cancún flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. The rest depart in the afternoon.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $3,136. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• MEXRENTACAR
• 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) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Houston to Cancún. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $95.

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 currently operate flights between Houston and Cancún, you can choose from:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 6h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 28m via Miami (MIA).

Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

The following airlines offer free seat selection on this route:

• United Airlines
• Frontier
• Southwest

Availability depends on fare class.

Only United Airlines currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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.