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Cancun.C$268 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 11, returning Fri, May 16.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, May 11, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Fri, May 16, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$268, select.
Cancun.C$268 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Fri, Jun 27.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Fri, Jun 27, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$268, select.
Cancun.C$282 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 2, returning Tue, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$282, select.
Cancun.C$295 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Thu, Oct 23.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Thu, Oct 23, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$295, select.
Cancun.C$295 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 6, returning Thu, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Thu, Nov 6, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$295, select.
Cancun.C$295 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 3, returning Thu, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Nov 3, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Thu, Nov 6, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$295, select.
Cancun.C$301 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 27, returning Sat, May 3.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, Apr 27, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Sat, May 3, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$301, select.
Cancun.C$318 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 30, returning Tue, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, Jun 30, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Cancun on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From C$318, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from C$323
May
from C$268
Jun
from C$268
Jul
from C$282
Aug
from C$323
Sep
from C$340
Oct
from C$295
Nov
from C$295
Dec
from C$477
Jan
from C$483
Feb
from C$483
Mar
from C$653

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Houston to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$268
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week127

Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun is C$268. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun.
United, Air New Zealand and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun.
There are 127 flights per week flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Cancun is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Houston.

  • Flights from IAH to CUN start from 06:10 — the first with Spirit Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:52 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 65 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your IAH to CUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • With direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Frontier Airlines on this route.

  • Spirit Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAH to CUN flights, with 91.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAH and CUN:

    • Tampico International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • At the moment, C$117 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$268. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAH to CUN.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAH to CUN.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • If you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CUN:

  • Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cancun in May.

  • When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its top sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.

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