Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 812
miles
1,307
kilometers
706
nautical miles

🕐 2h 3m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
812 1,299
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
812 1,299
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
812 1,218
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
812 1,218
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
812 1,624
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
812 1,218
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cancun and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CUN to IAH route connects Cancun, Mexico with Houston, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 812 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 321° from Cancun. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 812 miles (1,307 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to IAH typically take around 2h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 812 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.