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

• Earliest: departs at 07:59 and lands at 10:23
• Latest: departs at 14:27 and lands at 16:51.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún takes 2h 24m, 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.

Return flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún range from £226 to £393, with an average of £295 over the past 12 months. Anything below £226 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £295 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £219 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £299 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£75 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £150.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £272 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £330, a difference of £58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 04m, compared to 7h 18m via Miami (MIA) and 7h 39m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Iberostar Cancun Peninsula Convention Centre, and Playa Chac Mool. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Cancún 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.

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
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.