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Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Cancún

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Houston to Cancún

July 18 - July 29

Cheapest

IAH - Cancún

$337

$253

Round trip

July 9 - July 29

Earliest

IAH - Cancún

$332

$255

Round trip

July 14 - July 15

Best

IAH - Cancún

$376

$255

Round trip

July 14 - July 29

IAH - Cancún

$329

$255

Round trip

July 9 - July 15

Best
Earliest

IAH - Cancún

$370

$255

Round trip

July 18 - July 30

IAH - Cancún

$332

$255

Round trip

July 14 - July 17

Best

IAH - Cancún

$378

$257

Round trip

July 14 - July 30

IAH - Cancún

$326

$257

Round trip

July 9 - July 17

Best
Earliest

IAH - Cancún

$364

$257

Round trip

July 9 - July 30

Earliest

IAH - Cancún

$332

$257

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Houston to Cancún

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Cancún connect at least once, with only 34.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Houston to Cancún are available, you will frequently encounter options that involve one or more stops.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Cancún, fares typically range from $284–$586, with a median price of $459. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $137. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $196, and September, with a median fare of $210. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
A typical journey from Houston to Cancún takes approximately 14h 41m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. The overall distance between Houston and Cancún is 1307 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul journey, despite the longer typical travel time due to stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cancún

Regular price: $287 - $465

Prices for flights from Houston to Cancún are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $287 and $465. The current lowest deal is $253 with Volaris, for travel from Jul 18-Jul 29.

now $253

Low $287

High $465

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancun is February, with a median price of $137. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $635. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $137

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $635

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Direct flights from Houston to Cancún

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cancún

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$498

$310

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$501

$310

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$372

$279

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$378

$280

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$395

$281

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Volaris

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$395

$286

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Cancún

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$762  →  $401

47%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$768  →  $415

46%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$743  →  $415

44%

9 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 18

$718  →  $394

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cancún

Houston - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Cancún are above the typical level, with a median price of $459.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $137

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancún, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 41m

The median flight time from Houston to Cancún is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 35% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Houston to Cancún appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a good option for flights from Houston to Cancún.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$253

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is another choice for your trip from Houston to Cancún.

📍 ~15 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip from Houston to Cancún.

📍 ~15 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Tulum International Airport is a new international gateway with modern facilities, useful for reaching the Riviera Maya.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$307

Cozumel International (CZM)

Cozumel International is a reliable alternative with international flights, especially for travelers staying in the Riviera Maya.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$356

Mérida International (MID)

Cheapest

Mérida International is a major regional hub, offering good connectivity and a cheaper alternative for Cancun.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Chetumal International (CTM)

Chetumal International is useful for domestic Mexican connections and the southern part of Quintana Roo.

📍 ~370 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for travelers heading south of the Mexican border.

📍 ~440 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$411

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Jul 07

Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

81% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

79% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Jul 19

Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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$784

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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$784

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

77% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$1,153

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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$784

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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$784

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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$784

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$1,153

$804

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$1,180

$804

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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$804

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$1,153

$804

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Cancún at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $386. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $491. Even booking 14-59 days ahead saw average prices around $464, indicating that earlier booking generally leads to better value.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Cancún is considered to be $284 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $459. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $586 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $284 would put your fare among the best deals available.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancún, with a median price of $137. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $196. While September was listed as the most expensive month with a median of $210, it's worth noting that the annual median price across the trailing 270 days was $459, making these monthly medians considerably lower than the overall average.