Travelling from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Houston.
Every week, there are 16 William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 08:05 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:40 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you get on your HOU to CUN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Cancun (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering HOU to CUN flights, with 76.54% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HOU and CUN:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, 97 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 213 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HOU to CUN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HOU to CUN.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.06% of flights that take off from HOU arrive at their destination without delay.
William P. Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HOU? If you're catching an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cancun. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HOU to CUN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without visiting Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
