How many flights from Houston to Cancún are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.9% of flights from Houston to Cancún were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data provides insight into the typical availability of direct versus connecting flight options for this route.

How long is the flight from Houston to Cancún?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Cancún has a duration of 2 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 1307 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was significantly longer, averaging 13 hours and 21 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How much do direct flights from Houston to Cancún cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Houston to Cancún were, on average, 4% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $633, while connecting flights had a median price of $610. Direct flights constituted approximately 8.9% of the total flights available in the trailing 90 days.

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Houston to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cancún

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Cancún connect at least once, with only 8.9% 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 most often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Cancún, the typical fare range is $476–$777, with a median of $604. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún, March stands out with a median fare of $302. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $360, and January presents a median fare of $389. These months generally provide more economical options for this route.

A typical journey from Houston to Cancún, including connections, takes approximately 2h 23m. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for any layovers on connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 23m, while connecting flights typically take around 22h 4m.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cancún

Regular price: $173 - $357

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cancún is typically between $173 and $357. The current lowest deal is $270 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 28-Dec 17.

now $270

Low $173

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The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancun is May, with a median price of $360. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $828. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $360

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $828

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Direct flights from Houston to Cancún

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Sat, Nov 7

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IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$334

$310

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$349

$300

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$279

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IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$279

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$295

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Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$295

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$645 → $450

30%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$635 → $483

24%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$622 → $480

23%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$623 → $516

17%

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Houston - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Cancún are below the typical level, with a median price of $604.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún, with a median price of $302.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 23m.

Direct flights to Cancún typically take 2h 23m, while connecting flights average 22h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Cancún appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a convenient option for flights from Houston to Cancún.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$236

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is the primary gateway to Cancún and the Riviera Maya for your trip from Houston.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Cheapest

Tulum International Airport is a new international gateway directly serving the southern Riviera Maya corridor.

📍 ~135 km from Cancún (reachable by car, though ground transportation costs can be high).

💸 Flights from ~$279

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, the best prices for flights from Houston to Cancún are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $643. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $733, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $848. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance had an average price of $671.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Cancún was considered to be $476 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $604. Prices at the higher end, representing the 75th percentile, were around $777. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancún, with a median price of $302. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $360. While January appeared on the list of cheapest months with a median of $389, it was also identified as the most expensive month, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route was $604.

Houston to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cancún

Regular price: $173 - $357

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cancún is typically between $173 and $357. The current lowest deal is $270 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 28-Dec 17.

now $270

Low $173

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún

May

Cheapest

Flights from $360

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $828

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Cancún

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cancún

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$334

$310

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$349

$300

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$279

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$279

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$295

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cancún

Houston (IAH) - Cancún (CUN)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$295

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$645 → $450

30%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$635 → $483

24%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$622 → $480

23%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$623 → $516

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cancún

Houston - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Cancún are below the typical level, with a median price of $604.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún, with a median price of $302.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 23m.

Direct flights to Cancún typically take 2h 23m, while connecting flights average 22h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Cancún appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a convenient option for flights from Houston to Cancún.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$236

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is the primary gateway to Cancún and the Riviera Maya for your trip from Houston.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Cheapest

Tulum International Airport is a new international gateway directly serving the southern Riviera Maya corridor.

Cancún, Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Cheap Flights from Houston to Cancún

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Cancún

Houston to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cancún

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún

Direct flights from Houston to Cancún

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cancún

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cancún

Houston - Cancún route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

Best Elite deals to Cancún

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

How early should I book Houston to Cancún flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Cancún?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Cancún?

How many flights from Houston to Cancún are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Houston to Cancún?

How much do direct flights from Houston to Cancún cost compared to connecting flights?

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Houston to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cancún

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cancún

Direct flights from Houston to Cancún

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cancún

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cancún

Houston - Cancún route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 23m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

Best Elite deals to Cancún

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Nov 26

Nov 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

How early should I book Houston to Cancún flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Cancún?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Cancún?