Cancún to Houston (CUN–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN308
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 AM
EST T4
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN306
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
EST T4
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN328
WN Southwest
737
12:55 PM
EST T4
3:28 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN307
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN317
WN Southwest
B38M
10:50 AM
CDT T2
1:00 PM
EST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN305
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT T5
8:00 PM
EST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cancún to Houston
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 792 mi 1h 56m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

CUN–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 792 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 7M8, B38M 2h25-2h35
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,968
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CUN → HOU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
HOU → CUN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Cancún

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric CUN→HOU CTM→HOU
Distance from CUN 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 22 1
Flight time 1h 56m 0h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of CUN with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
792 mi / 1,275 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Houston route.
Route details
Distance792 mi / 1,275 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 35m. The route covers 792 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from CUN to HOU. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TLC, NAS, SAL, CLT, IAD, CLE, TEB, ORF, YHM, YYZ, HPN, PIT, PHL, CMH, EWR, BOS, SJO, SJU, PVD, ORD, YUL, SFO, YVR, CHS, FLL, MCO, SAT, TPA, DFW, STL, MSY, LAX, MDW, AUS, MAD, ATL, MCI, MIA, IND, BNA, PHX, MSP, DEN, BWI, SLC, COS and RDU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to HOU

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUN to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to HOU ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,275 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chetumal (CTM).