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$97+ Cheap flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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HOU — CUN
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The best prices from Houston to Playa del Carmen are usually found in April or May, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$211
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$461
From Houston to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/19:02 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
dim. 5/42:33 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/126:00 amIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
mar. 3/1812:25 pmCUN - IAH
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 5/56:00 amIAH - CUN
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
jeu. 5/82:33 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 5/39:14 amHOU - CUN
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
mer. 5/71:10 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$295
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jeu. 4/101:45 pmIAH - CUN
1 stop8h 04mAeromexico
lun. 4/1410:20 amCUN - IAH
1 stop9h 37mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mer. 3/56:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop9h 25mDelta
lun. 3/108:00 amCUN - HOU
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 3/34:45 pmHOU - CUN
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
dim. 3/98:30 amCUN - HOU
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
ven. 2/282:26 pmIAH - CUN
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
ven. 3/75:55 pmCUN - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$321
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/510:36 amHOU - CUN
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
mer. 4/232:00 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mer. 3/1212:07 pmIAH - CUN
2 stops12h 01mDelta
mer. 3/269:24 amCUN - IAH
2 stops14h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$330
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/1410:36 amHOU - CUN
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
ven. 4/182:33 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$431
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 3/12:57 pmHOU - CUN
2 stops21h 39mAeromexico
mer. 3/511:25 amCUN - HOU
1 stop7h 17mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$560

Find flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen 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 février 20, 2025.

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Playa del Carmen

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Price

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jeu. 5/1

9:02 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Cancun

dim. 5/4

2:33 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$211

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mer. 3/12

6:00 am-8:16 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

mar. 3/18

12:25 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$212

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/5

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Cancun

jeu. 5/8

2:33 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$259

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

sam. 5/3

9:14 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Cancun

mer. 5/7

1:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$295

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jeu. 4/10

1:45 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Cancun

lun. 4/14

10:20 am-7:57 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$296

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

mer. 3/5

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Cancun

lun. 3/10

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$310

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

lun. 3/3

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cancun

dim. 3/9

8:30 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$311

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 3/10

4:54 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Cancun

mer. 3/12

7:39 am-10:11 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$311

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

mer. 3/5

10:36 am-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Cancun

mer. 4/23

2:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$323

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mer. 3/12

12:07 pm-12:08 am

2 stops12h 01m

Cancun

mer. 3/26

9:24 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen is 4 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 HOU to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Houston to Playa del Carmen. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Frontier flights start at $106 while deals on Volaris start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $378 for a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Cancun) is currently priced at $220.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Playa del Carmen 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 Houston to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen. 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$189Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$256Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$295Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$314Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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