Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Houston: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Houston.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Houston is one hour behind Cancun.
Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route, with 43 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from CUN to IAH is with United Airlines at 17:55. Choose the first departure operated by United Airlines at 05:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave enough time to make your CUN to Houston flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip at CUN and travel nonstop to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). That will be your arrival point when searching for Cancun International Airport to Houston tickets.
Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Houston include:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from CUN to Houston, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
CUN is about 13 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Houston, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Cancun International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CUN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Houston
₹ 10,016 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 13,540. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CUN to Houston.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Cancun International Airport to Houston tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Reserving your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from CUN to Houston can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is around 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from Cancun International Airport to Houston has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 50 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your CUN to Houston flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Houston. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Houston in January.
Lock in a Cancun International Airport to Houston plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from CUN to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cancun International Airport to Houston, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Houston itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Houston, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its top attractions. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, consider Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are among its highlights.