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$108+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — HOU
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to Houston are usually found in May or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$186
(Frontier)

One-way from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$230
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:04 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Sun 5/1110:40 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$186
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:20 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/59:02 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:50 amCUN - IAH
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:13 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2212:39 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/268:40 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:10 pmCUN - HOU
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Sun 4/271:45 pmHOU - CUN
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:35 amCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/37:52 pmIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:31 amCUN - IAH
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Sun 5/111:53 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/16$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:15 amCUN - HOU
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sun 5/410:13 amHOU - CUN
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/16$264
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/271:32 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop8h 00mAeromexico
Mon 7/79:55 amIAH - CUN
1 stop7h 21mAeromexico
Deal found 4/17$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:55 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/55:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$382
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:00 amCUN - HOU
1 stop9h 44mAeromexico
Sat 8/306:00 amHOU - CUN
2 stops13h 33mAeromexico
Deal found 4/16$424
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:20 pmCUN - IAH
2 stops17h 50mAvianca
Sun 4/275:40 pmIAH - CUN
2 stops18h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$428

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 5/8

4:04 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

10:40 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$186

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 5/1

12:20 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

9:02 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 12m

$196

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Sat 5/3

10:50 am-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

6:13 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 17m

$235

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Thu 5/22

12:39 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/26

8:40 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop22h 07m

$247

CancúnHouston

CUN - HOU

CUNHOU

Cancun

Fri 5/2

4:10 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/5

11:05 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$249

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Fri 5/30

5:35 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

7:52 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$252

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Sat 5/3

6:08 am-3:58 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

1:53 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 27m

$259

CancúnHouston

CUN - HOU

CUNHOU

Cancun

Thu 5/1

8:15 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

10:13 am-8:02 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$264

CancúnHouston

CUN - IAH

CUNIAH

Cancun

Fri 6/27

1:32 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/7

9:55 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$294

CancúnHouston

CUN - HOU

CUNHOU

Cancun

Thu 5/1

8:15 am-5:48 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

2:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$304

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The best insider tips for Cancún to Houston flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cancún to Houston trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's Polaris Business Class includes lie-flat seats, noise-reducing headphones, and upscale amenities.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, even oversized, with its basic Wanna Get Away fare.


Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV streamed to devices.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, ideal for taller passengers.


Frontier's Board First option is available with carry-on purchase or Elite status, ensuring early boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
CUN

Know your departure terminal at CUN as they are not connected. Use the terminal bus every ten minutes if needed.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, use Uber or Lyft from Terminals A, B, or C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU is easy to navigate with a single terminal, making it convenient for quick arrivals and departures.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cancún to Houston, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Cancún to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CUN to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cancún to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Cancún to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cancún to Houston?

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Cancun is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from Cancún. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Houston from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cancún to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($186), Spirit Airlines ($196), and American Airlines ($235) offers the cheapest pricing from Cancún to Houston. Frontier is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $108. Frontier flights start at $125 while deals on Southwest start at $137 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Cancún to Houston is $204. On average you can expect to pay $434. The most popular route, (Cancun - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cancún to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Cancún to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cancún to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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