Search Flights from Cancun to Houston

Quick Flight Summary from Cancun to Houston

  • Lowest recent price
    $169
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 49 min
  • Arrival airports IAH / HOU
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $317

Cheapest flights from Cancun to Houston

Best Price

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Cancun – Houston
8h 40m
1 stop
CUN–IAH

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
31 Oct, Sat
Cancun – Houston
8h 2m
1 stop
CUN–IAH

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
20 Nov, Fri
Cancun – Houston
6h 56m
1 stop
CUN–HOU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
21 Nov, Sat
Cancun – Houston
10h 41m
1 stop
CUN–HOU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Nov, Sun
Cancun – Houston
12h 8m
1 stop
CUN–HOU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
23 Nov, Mon
Cancun – Houston
10h 41m
1 stop
CUN–HOU

Volaris

Volaris
7 Nov, Sat
Cancun – Houston
11h 24m
1 stop
CUN–IAH

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
27 Oct, Tue
Cancun – Houston
1d 6h 37m
1 stop
CUN–IAH
Shortest Flight

American Airlines

American Airlines
28 Oct, Wed
Cancun – Houston
6h 13m
1 stop
CUN–HOU

Last update: 12 October 2026 06:01

Estimated Prices for Cancun to Houston Flights

Cheapest Day30 October Friday
Best Price
$169
Average Price
$337
$735
$169
$564
12Mon
Oct
$336
13Tue
$385
14Wed
$266
15Thu
$494
16Fri
$320
17Sat
$426
18Sun
$246
19Mon
$284
20Tue
$266
21Wed
$255
22Thu
$255
23Fri
$364
24Sat
$673
25Sun
$494
26Mon
$232
27Tue
$234
28Wed
$234
29Thu
$169
30Fri
$169
31Sat
$239
01Sun
Nov
$234
02Mon
$354
03Tue
$234
04Wed
$234
05Thu
$234
06Fri
$215
07Sat
$732
08Sun
$460
09Mon
$292
10Tue
$234
11Wed
$246
12Thu
$265
13Fri
$453
14Sat
$735
15Sun
$496
16Mon
$366
17Tue
$246
18Wed
$246
19Thu
$199
20Fri
$199
21Sat
$199
22Sun
$199
23Mon
$300
24Tue
$357
25Wed
$538
26Thu
$642
27Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Cancun City Center

Cancun Intl. Airport

You can rent a car or take a taxi to get to the airport from Cancun. Those who are looking for a more economical means of transportation can take the bus seven if it is a little bit more tiresome.

Taxi

If you want to have a comfortable and safe journey in Cancun, you can take a taxi. This delightful airport journey takes only 20 minutes.

Bus

If you want to go to the airport by bus, you need to go to the terminal in the city center, which is the first departure point of the buses. The ADO buses providing airport transportation service from 04:30 am to 11 pm departs every 45 minutes maximum.

Rent a car

You can rent a car online from Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis and Hertz, which make procedures even easier with online car rental service, and you can deliver the rental car here once you arrive at the airport.  

Airport Information

Cancun Airport, Mexico’s second busiest airport, covers a very large area. The airport has three separate two-storey terminals; Terminal 1 is used for private flights, Terminal 2 is used for regional flights, and Terminal 3 is used for international flights. The terminals provide opportunities for basic needs such as pharmacy, lost property office and health center as well as lifts between the floors and access to ATMs.

Wireless internet is available free of charge at all terminals. It is possible to come across a wide variety of shopping stores at the airport. You can shop at Aldeasa Perfumery in cosmetics section and Convenience Store in books and magazines section, especially at Aldeasa Duty Free store. Los Cinco Soles is at your service if you want to buy local souvenirs. Hotdog All Dressed, Aldeasa Les Boutiques, Cloe and Harley Davidson are also at your service in the clothing section at the airport.

In the foods and drinks area, you can find the brands of various world cuisines as well as you can enjoy eating in the fast-food area. The restaurants include TGI Fridays, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Mera Restaurant and Berry Hill’s Baja Grill, while the fast-food restaurants include Fast food – California Pizza Kitchen, Haggen Dazs, Guacamole Grill and Grab & Go.

Transportation to Houston City Center from Airport

George Bush Intercontinental  Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Airport Information

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also referred to as Houston Airport, is located 37 km from downtown Houston. Houston Airport operates passenger services out of 5 terminals that are connected to each other by the TerminaLink train, which is for passengers only, and an underground train, that everyone has access to. Houston Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their basic needs and services that could be considered more unique. The airport contains ATMs, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, currency exchange services, vending machines, a lost and found, mail services, restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. Houston Airport also features shoeshine services and pet relief areas.

Houston Airport aims to provide a relaxing yet fun environment for passengers once they’ve landed or as they wait for their flight. Stores where passengers can go shopping include ATU Duty Free and Dufry Tax & Duty Free stores, Bayou city Travelmart, Americana, Automated Kiosks for Benefit Cosmetics, Best Buy Express, and AT&T, as well as Brooks Brothers, Bluewire, Brookstone, City Point, Corsa Collections, Dylan’s candy Bar, Eddie Bauer, eSavvy, Headphone Hub, Hugo Boss, Johnston & Murphy, and more.

There are also a rich variety of restaurants and cafes offering delicious international cuisine. Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barcuterie, Belgian Beer Café, Blaze Pizza, Bullritos, Café Adobe, Camden food co., Center Bar, Chili’s Too, Dunkin’ Donuts, La Salsa, Le Grand Comptoir, Panda Express, Republic, Starbucks, Subway, Upper Crust, Urban Crave, Wendy’s, and Zori Bistro. 


William P. Hobby Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Houston Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Sunday
11 Oct
Clear
32°19°
Today
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
32°23°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Clear
32°24°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Cloudy
31°24°
Thursday
15 Oct
Clear
31°23°

Alternative Flights Cancun Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Cancun-Houston flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cancun-Houston flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Cancun-Houston flights, you can use Cancun Intl. Airport as departure airport, and George Bush Intercontinental  Airport, William P. Hobby Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Cancun-Houston is 1259 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cancun-Houston flights is Thursday.
Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Volaris, American Airlines organizes direct flights between Cancun-Houston.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Frontier Airlines starts from approximately $166.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
American Airlines
$215
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / In-flight Entertainment
Volaris
$217
—
Delta Air Lines
$170
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
ViVa Aerobus
$223
—
Frontier Airlines
$166
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)
Aeromexico
$792
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Priority Boarding

Last update: 27.09.2026

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