Cheap flights from Houston to Cancun from $141 IAH → CUN
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest return found recently is $309 with Volaris, 24 Nov – 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $141 with Volaris, 9 Dec, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $141, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $309, 24 Nov to 1 Dec
- Usual return price
- $328 to $387
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $307 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $328 to $387.
Cheapest return found recently
$309
24 Nov – 1 Dec · Volaris
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 9:49 a.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 18 h 42 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$526
31 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 2:20 p.m. · Return leaves 8:39 a.m. · 4 h 54 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$309 24 Nov – 1 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$307 8 Dec – 11 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $281 to $392.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 24 Nov to 18 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
21 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov – 1 Dec | $309 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 10 Dec | $370 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec | $307 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $526 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $402 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $340 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $364 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $324 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $393 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $341 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $307.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$141
9 Dec · Volaris
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 8:32 p.m. · 11 h 50 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$141 9 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
$139 9 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $115 to $166.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec | $139 | Viva Aerobus | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $276 | Volaris | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Viva Aerobus, Volaris.
Premium cabin fares from Houston to Cancun
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 24 Nov – 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Houston to Cancun?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $425 | $309 | +29% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $466 | $309 | +41% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $367 | $300 | +11% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $331 | $297 | +1% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $330 | $281 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $347 | $314 | +5% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $408 | $392 | +24% | 38 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $141 | $115 | +1% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $139 | $120 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 180+ days | $252 | $252 | +81% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Nov – 1 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Houston to Cancun?
The cheapest return found recently is $309 with Volaris, 24 Nov to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $307 with Volaris, 8 Dec to 11 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $328 to $387.
How much is a one-way flight from Houston to Cancun?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $141 with Volaris, 9 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $139 with Viva Aerobus, 9 Dec, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cancun?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $307, 8 Dec to 11 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Cancun?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Houston to Cancun?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $526 with Frontier Airlines, 31 Dec to 4 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Houston to Cancun?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Volaris on 9 Dec, takes 11 h 50 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Houston to Cancun?
Between 24 Nov and 18 Feb 2027, Volaris has the cheapest return on 6 of the 10 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 4.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work