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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Cancún, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún is August, where tickets cost C$ 340 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 602 and C$ 545 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Cancún per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and land in Cancún, with an average flight time of 2h 20m. The most common departure time is 12:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Cancún?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport at 6:10 am and will be landing in Cancún at 8:23 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún jets off at 7:52 pm and lands at 10:07 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Cancun flights

  • How can I get from Cancun Airport to downtown Cancun?

    You have three options: the ADO bus, which will take you either to Cancun town or Playa del Carmen on a budget ($13), or a pre-booked shared or private transfer from Cancun Airport directly to your hotel ($12-23). A simple search online will return plenty of companies offering this service. Finally, you can elect to grab a taxi upon exiting customs ($23). This is typically the most expensive option, and you’ll want to be sure to negotiate a price before boarding.

  • Are there any services for travelers with children at Houston Airport?

    There are four private nursing rooms for traveling mothers and nurseries with baby cribs and rocking chairs in Terminals B and D. Almost all restrooms offer baby changing tables.

  • What are my parking options at Houston airport?

    There are three options if you choose to leave your car at Houston airport: valet parking with drop-off services at each terminal, terminal parking with dedicated spots at each terminal, and an economy lot where reservations can be made in advance.

  • Is it possible to fly from Houston to Cancun nonstop?

    Yes, there are several flight operators offering nonstop flights from Houston to Cancun, including Spirit Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Cancun Airport?

    There are two hotels close by, the Comfort Inn Cancun Airport, located just 5min outside the airport area and reachable by free airport shuttle, and the Courtyard by Marriot Cancun Airport, which is also a 5min drive with a free airport shuttle. The second hotel option is a bit cheaper than the first.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    American Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Cancún.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    There are direct flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancún from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancún with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancún from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 304 or less one-way and C$ 282 or less round-trip.
  • George Bush International (IAH) is equipped with all sorts of amenities to get your trip off to a good start. The airport features local favorites and well-known brands, including national brands and chains. There is also a spa called the XpresSpa for some pampering before your flight to get your vacation started. A unique offering at the airport is the living performing arts called Harmony in the Air, featuring local Houston talent.
  • If you’re in a hurry, use George Bush Intercontinental Airports homepage to plan your trip through security with regular updates on the time it takes to get through each of the seven TSA checkpoints at the airport's five terminals. The Skyway inter-terminal train connects all of the five terminals.
  • For travelers flying into Cancun (CUN), there are four terminals. Typically, international flights from North America and Europe fly to Terminal 3 (flight operators like United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines) although they can also use Terminal 4 (flight operators like Southwest, Suncountry, Aeromexico).
  • Upon landing in Cancun, you will need to present a Mexico Tourist Card to proceed through immigration. Most commercial flights will hand over the form to fill out upon landing although you can also fill out the form online before your trip, print it out, and bring it with the rest of your travel documents to avoid the hassle of filling out documents mid-flight. You will also need to present a customs form, which you will also receive on your flight.
  • Most institutions accept American dollars so there is no need to exchange your money to pesos upon arrival. However, if you do want to have some cash on hand for tips or to buy something at smaller concession stands, there are money changing offices after you pass through customs.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston George Bush Airport to Cancún?

Find which airlines fly direct from George Bush Intcntl to Cancun, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Cancun

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Cancun to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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One-way flight deals

directFrontier
2h 37mIAH-CUN
directEmirates
2h 15mIAH-CUN
directANA
2h 20mIAH-CUN
directLufthansa
2h 16mIAH-CUN
directAir New Zealand
2h 18mIAH-CUN
directUnited Airlines
2h 18mIAH-CUN
directSpirit Airlines
2h 13mIAH-CUN

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Houston George Bush Airport - Cancún Flights

Departure:

Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

Destination:

Cancun (CUN)Mexico

Return flight deals:

Cancun - Houston George Bush Airport

Cabin classes:

C$ 244

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