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Among airlines operating Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £145 return via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared with £222 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £206 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £276, a difference of £71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Downtown Houston, Galleria Mall, and NRG Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:39 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 18:16 and lands at 20:47.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £223. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 2h 31m, covering 812 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £211 to £954. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £146, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 23m, compared to 6h 56m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and 8h 52m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Return flights from Cancún to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from £169 to £297, with an average of £223 over the past 12 months. Anything below £169 counts as a good deal.