{ "response": { "Key": "CUN-IAH", "orig": { "code": "CUN", "type": "airport", "city": "Cancún", "fullCity": "Cancún, Quintana Roo", "airport": "Cancún Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "The flight from Cancún to Houston is about 810 miles and typically takes 2 hours 34 minutes nonstop. On the return, the typical duration is 2 hours 21 minutes, slightly shorter due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "Yes, United and Frontier both fly nonstop from Cancún to Houston (IAH). United runs up to 139 weekly flights — essentially daily with multiple departures throughout the day — while Frontier operates about 10 flights a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers taxis and ride apps like Uber and Lyft with 24/7 curbside service at Terminals A, C, and E, along with rental cars from a center a short shuttle ride away. Public transit is provided by METRO, including the 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus that runs every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for just $4.50 one way, and the 102 Bush IAH Express from Terminal C. Shuttles and buses also serve hotels, parking lots, and regional destinations. Ride apps and taxis are the most commonly used options for their convenience, while the METRO Downtown Direct is the fastest budget-friendly choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "Average fares from Cancún to Houston bottom out around $315 in early February, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are February, September, and October, with averages of $321, $323, and $326 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $420.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "For flights from Cancún to Houston, the sweet spot is booking roughly 3-6 weeks before departure, with average fares around $260. The single cheapest day to book is about 30 days out at $257, while booking far in advance (e.g. 180 days) averages $447. Prices tend to rise steeply for summer and holiday periods, so aiming for that 3-6 week window is especially important then.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Cancún to Houston, but one-stop overnight itineraries are available. For example, American Airlines offers a connection via Miami where the overnight leg departs at 22:14 and arrives at 23:59 the same night, and JetBlue offers a connection via Fort Lauderdale departing at 21:00 and arriving at 22:59 the same night. Air Canada also offers a red-eye via Toronto departing Cancún at 21:05 and arriving in Toronto at 02:05 in the early hours before connecting onward to Houston.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cancún and Houston?", "answer": "Common layovers include Mexico City, Dallas, Miami, and Atlanta, each offering broad connections and efficient transfers, though total travel time will be longer than non‑stop flights." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the summer heat and hurricane season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA if required, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is Houston's primary international airport, located about 23 miles north of downtown, and serves as a major hub for United Airlines. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown, about 7 miles southeast, and is a focus city for Southwest Airlines with mostly domestic and some international low-cost flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Cancún Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Cancún, the fastest and most reliable option to reach Cancún International Airport is a pre-booked private transfer or shuttle, which offers door-to-door service in about 30 minutes and is generally cheaper than airport taxis. Taxis are available but tend to be more expensive, and ride-share services like Uber are not an option in Cancún. Public ADO buses run from the central bus terminal to the airport and are the most budget-friendly, though they require getting to the terminal first. Driving yourself is possible with rental cars and airport parking, but it adds the hassle of traffic and parking fees.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://airportcun.com/transportation", "title": "Official Cancun Airport Transportation Transfers and Shuttles", "favicon": "https://airportcun.com/assets/img/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/private-transportation", "title": "Cancun Airport Private Transfers | Cancun International Airport (CUN)", "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/es/transportacion", "title": "Transporte Aeropuerto Cancún - Cancún Aeropuerto", "favicon": "https://airportcun.com/assets/img/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com", "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/transportation-for-groups", "title": "Transportation for Groups at Cancun Airport - Cancun Group Transportation", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a connected hotel is available: the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible from all terminals via the free underground tram. Inside the secure area, Minute Suites in Terminal C near Gate C14 offers private suites with daybeds for sleep or work, including showers. Several nearby hotels with free shuttles are also available, such as Hampton Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/iah-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/extended-stay/homewood-suites", "title": "Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/HW/favicon_HW.svg" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has currency exchange services in Terminals B, C, D, and E. A prayer room is located in Terminal D near Gate D15, with ablution facilities also available there. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout every terminal, including the parking garages.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels/", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:12:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Services" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/traveling-with-kids", "title": "Traveling with Kids" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cancún and Houston airports?", "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers with disabilities can use the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities, a sensory room, accessible parking and restrooms, and TSA Cares for assisted security screening; wheelchair assistance is provided free through your airline. Cancún International Airport has free Wi-Fi throughout, VIP lounges, and helpful staff to assist with inquiries, with private transfer services offering meet-and-greet luggage support for passengers needing extra help. To arrange mobility assistance, contact your airline at least 48 hours before your flight, and for TSA Cares screening support at Houston, reach out at least 72 hours in advance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport", "title": "Cancún International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-08T19:17:53Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/private-transportation", "title": "Cancun Airport Private Transfers | Cancun International Airport (CUN)", "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/es/instrucciones-de-llegada-y-salida", "title": "Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) | Instrucciones de llegada y salida", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com", "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airportcun.com/es/terminales/terminal-2", "title": "Cancun Airport Terminal 2 | Information and Airlines | CUN", "favicon": "https://airportcun.com/assets/img/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "United operates the most flights from Cancún to Houston, using Boeing 737-900 aircraft, while Frontier flies the route with Airbus A320 family jets. United's schedule also lists a Boeing 737 family, but the specific 737-900 appears alongside it, so the 737-900 is the aircraft to name for United.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Frontier Airlines (a low-cost carrier with no alliance) fly nonstop from Cancún to Houston. Frontier is not a member of any global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cancún?", "answer": "When departing from Cancún, there are several airport lounges to consider. In Terminal 2 you'll find the Mera Business Lounge and The Lounge Cancun (by Global Lounge Network), while Terminal 3 offers the VIP Lounge by MERA Roof, another Mera Business Lounge, and The Lounge. Terminal 4 has both a Mera Business Lounge (National and International) and The Lounge in Partnership with Air Transat.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Cancun International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mexico/cancun-international", "title": "Cancun International Airport CUN Lounges - CUN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/cancun-international", "title": "Cancún Airport Guide | CUN Terminals, Transport & Facilities | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/cun-airport.jsp", "title": "Cancun, Mexico (CUN)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/es-es/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN/The-Lounge-Cancun-by-Global-Lounge-Network-Terminal-2-R6BmKCxb0T/", "title": "The Lounge Cancun (by Global Lounge Network) at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún | Amex ES", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "On Cancún–Houston flights, basic economy fares often exclude a checked bag but include a carry‑on. Standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Business and first class offer higher allowances, so check your fare rules." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cancún to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Cancún to Houston typically offer Economy, and many also feature a domestic-style First or Business class with recliner seats; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not." } } } }