Cheap Flights from Cancun to Houston
Cheap Flights from Cancun to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Cancun to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cancun to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,400–9,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cancun to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-25
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,400 Pts + $89.7
2026-12-24
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,900 Pts + $89.7
2026-11-23
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $99
2026-11-24
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $102.1
2026-11-25
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $102.1
2026-12-01
CUN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $102.1
Cancun to Houston flight facts
Distance
812 mi
1,307 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Cancun.
Airports in Cancun
CUN · Cancún Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cancun - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Cozumel - Houston · Cozumel is 36 mi from Cancun
Flights Cancun - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Merida - Houston · Merida is 180 mi from Cancun
Premium cabin flights from Cancun to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $85.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $85.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $86.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $105.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $105.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
CUN - IAH
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $106.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cancun to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cancun to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cancun to Houston.
Cancun and Houston are about 812 miles (1,307 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 812-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour behind Cancun.
Departures from Cancun: Cancún Intl (CUN). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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