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Quick Flight Summary from Houston to Cancun

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 170
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 52 min
  • Arrival airports CUN
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 261

Cheapest flights from Houston to Cancun

Best Price

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
14 Oct, Wed
Houston – Cancun
11h 50m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
3 Oct, Sat
Houston – Cancun
8h 42m
1 stop
HOUCUN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
16 Sep, Wed
Houston – Cancun
10h 30m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
11 Sep, Fri
Houston – Cancun
5h 25m
1 stop
HOUCUN
Shortest Flight

American Airlines

American Airlines
26 Sep, Sat
Houston – Cancun
5h
1 stop
IAHCUN

American Airlines

American Airlines
1 Sep, Tue
Houston – Cancun
5h 52m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Aeromexico

Aeromexico
24 Sep, Thu
Houston – Cancun
9h 50m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Aeromexico

Aeromexico
25 Sep, Fri
Houston – Cancun
8h 50m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Aeromexico

Aeromexico
10 Oct, Sat
Houston – Cancun
6h 34m
1 stop
IAHCUN

Last update: 28 August 2026 02:15

Estimated Prices for Houston to Cancun Flights

Cheapest Day1 September Tuesday
Best Price
$ 199
Average Price
$ 225
$ 250
$ 199
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$ 199
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$ 250
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Houston City Center

George Bush Intercontinental  Airport

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. Taxis and buses are the most widely used methods of transportation to get to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. Taxis are easily accessible from the city center. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so you can pay using cash or credit. Implementing a special 10% discount for elderly passengers is required by law. A taxi from the city center to Houston Airport takes about 30 minutes.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Houston Airport is by bus. Buses are a cheaper alternative when compared to taxis but they do take longer. A bus from the city center to the airport takes over an hour. Buses run more frequently over the weekends due to the increase in the number of passengers over the weekends. Buses drop off passengers at the terminal departures level. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport’s website.   

Rental Car

Renting a car in the city center is another convenient transportation alternative to get to Houston Airport. Renting a car is also a great option to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the airport, such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise. You can return your rental car vehicle at the Rental Car Center located adjacent to the airport. There is a shuttle service that connects the Rental Car Center and the airport terminals. The shuttles are blue and white and get to the airport terminals in 5 minutes.

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

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. Taxis and buses are the most widely used methods of transportation to get to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. Taxis are easily accessible from the city center. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so you can pay using cash or credit. Implementing a special 10% discount for elderly passengers is required by law. A taxi from the city center to Houston Airport takes about 30 minutes.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Houston Airport is by bus. Buses are a cheaper alternative when compared to taxis but they do take longer. A bus from the city center to the airport takes over an hour. Buses run more frequently over the weekends due to the increase in the number of passengers over the weekends. Buses drop off passengers at the terminal departures level. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport’s website.   

Rental Car

Renting a car in the city center is another convenient transportation alternative to get to Houston Airport. Renting a car is also a great option to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the airport, such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise. You can return your rental car vehicle at the Rental Car Center located adjacent to the airport. There is a shuttle service that connects the Rental Car Center and the airport terminals. The shuttles are blue and white and get to the airport terminals in 5 minutes.

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 wide 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. 

Transportation to Cancun City Center from Airport

Cancun Intl. Airport

The airport is located in 17km south of the city center of Cancun, one of the irresistibly beautiful cities in the Caribbean. You can go to the city center from the airport by choosing any of the rental cars, taxis and buses.

Taxi

The taxis in front of Terminal 2 serve the passengers from 7 am to 11:30 pm, while the taxis in front of Terminal 3 provide nonstop service for the airport passengers all day long.

Bus

You can go to the city center by special ADO buses departing every 30-45 minutes from the terminal buildings of Cancun Airport. The ADO buses departing for the first time at 08:20 am departs for the last time at 00:30 in the midnight.

Rent a car

For 24 hours, you can easily rent a car that fits your budget from the National, Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Dollar or Hertz that are located side by side on the ground floor of the airport.

Cancun Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Friday
28 Aug
Clear
33°27°
Today
Saturday
29 Aug
Rain
32°26°
Sunday
30 Aug
Clear
32°25°
Monday
31 Aug
Rain
32°25°
Tuesday
1 Sep
Clear
32°24°

More Information About Cancun

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Houston-Cancun flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Houston-Cancun flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Houston-Cancun flights, you can use George Bush Intercontinental  Airport, William P. Hobby Airport as departure airport, and Cancun Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Houston-Cancun 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 Houston-Cancun flights is Monday.
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 Delta Air Lines starts from approximately $ 148.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
American Airlines
$ 199
1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / In-flight Entertainment
Delta Air Lines
$ 148
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Aeromexico
$ 163
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Priority Boarding
Frontier Airlines
$ 178
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)

Last update: 21.08.2026

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