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Cheapest round-trip
$387
Typical prices: $408-$622
Aeromexico
Thu 12/13Thu 12/20
HOU - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$391
Typical prices: $408-$617
Southwest
Thu 11/29Mon 12/3
HOU - CUN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 13m
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 16% price drop
October
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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $440 (round-trip)
New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)
Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Cancún (HOU-CUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Cancún

Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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6:12 am - 3:10 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:20 am - 6:06 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Aeromexico
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3
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12:45 pm - 4:00 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
2h 15mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 3:15 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 30mnonstop
$391Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
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4:35 pm - 7:45 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
2h 10mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 3:20 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 30mnonstop
$391Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:41 am - 9:08 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
9h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:21 am - 11:31 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
13h 10m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$395Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:41 am - 9:08 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
9h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:15 am - 11:31 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
16h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$395Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:00 am - 12:17 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
5h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 1:29 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$405American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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2:07 pm - 9:20 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
6h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:18 pm - 11:18 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
11h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$405American Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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4:40 pm - 7:50 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
2h 10mnonstop
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8:25 am - 9:40 amCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 15mnonstop
$460JetBlue
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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6:00 am - 6:00 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
11h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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8:25 am - 9:40 amCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
2h 15mnonstop
$464JetBlue
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Dec 28
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6:00 am - 1:50 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-CUN Cancun
6h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:15 am - 2:15 pmCUN  Cancun-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$662Aeromexico
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún typically range from $408 to $622. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $387, on Aeromexico.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

•March and April are the cheapest months to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún at $429 round-trip.
•January ($597) and February ($581) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún the cheapest?

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Cancún

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Key details for Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$187
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún

When to book flights from Hobby to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:43 am
    • Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 6:48 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 13m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún.

  • How long is a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún takes 2h 13m, covering 792 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún range from $408 to $622, with an average of $513 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $513 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $509 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $387 to $2,556. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cancun Airport (CUN)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $225.

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

  • What airlines fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Cancún.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún?

    Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 5h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Houston Hobby Airport and Cancún?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Cancún?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • JetBlue: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $427, about $225 less than Thursday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston Hobby Airport to Cancún trip for March. Fares historically average $429 round-trip in that month - typically $168 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $440 round-trip on this route - about $70 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cancun Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport
    • City Express by Marriott Cancun Aeropuerto

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