Cheap Flights from Houston to Cancun
Cheap Flights from Houston to Cancun
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Cancun? 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 Houston to Cancun vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,500–23,000 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 Houston to Cancun for specific travel dates.
2026-12-13
HOU - CUN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,500 Pts + $62.9
2026-12-14
HOU - CUN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,500 Pts + $62.9
2026-12-13
HOU - CUN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $62.9
2026-11-23
HOU - CUN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 23,000 Pts + $82.5
2026-11-23
HOU - CUN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 23,000 Pts + $86.2
2026-11-23
HOU - CUN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 23,000 Pts + $86.2
Houston to Cancun flight facts
Distance
793 mi
1,275 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Airports in Cancun
CUN · Cancún Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Cancun · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Cozumel · Cozumel is 36 mi from Cancun
Flights Austin - Cancun · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Cancun
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $82.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $82.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $82.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $86.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $86.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
HOU - CUN
Business | 1 Stop
From 48,300 Pts + $86.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Playa Del Carmen (Mexico)
Thompson Playa del Carmen Main House
From 8,000 Pts or $117
Quintana Roo (Mexico)
Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
From 15,000 Pts or $233
Cozumel (Mexico)
Secrets Aura Cozumel
From 20,000 Pts or $437
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Cancun 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 Houston to Cancun.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Cancun.
Houston and Cancun are about 793 miles (1,275 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 793-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.
Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: William P Hobby (HOU). Arrivals in Cancun: Cancún Intl (CUN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cancun, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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