Business class · IAH to CUN
Houston to Cancún in business class
About 2 hours 18 minutes nonstop. Here is every airline we quote on this route, the seat each one flies and the lounge before you board.
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Ways to fly it
3 airlines we quote between Houston and Cancún. The seat depends on the aircraft, so we confirm it for your exact flight.
- oneworld
American Airlines
American Airlines Flagship Suite
Suite with closing door
Flagship Suite with sliding privacy door, 1-2-1, direct aisle access — on 777-300ER and new 787-9P (delivered 2025)
- Seat width
- 21 inches (at the shoulders)
- Bed length
- 79 inches
- Loyalty program
- AAdvantage
Lounge: Flagship Lounge (JFK/MIA/DFW/LAX/ORD)
- SkyTeam
Delta Air Lines
Delta One Suite
Suite with closing door
Rolling multi-year rollout: Delta One Suite (closing door) established on A350-900, expanding to A330-200/300; NEXT-GEN suite (3+in longer bed) debuting on new A350-1000 from 2026/2027; older 767 fleet typically lacks a door
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Bed length
- 78 inches (current Suite); 6.5ft+ / 3+in longer on the incoming next-gen A350-1000 suite
- Loyalty program
- Delta SkyMiles
Lounge: Delta Sky Club + Delta One Lounge (JFK)
- Star Alliance
United Airlines
United Polaris Business Class
Lie-flat, 1-2-1
Lie-flat pod with direct aisle access; new "Polaris 2.0" cabin debuting on new-delivery 787-9s from April 2026 (SFO-Singapore, expanding to SFO-London)
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Bed length
- 78 inches
- Loyalty program
- MileagePlus
Lounge: United Polaris Lounge (ORD/EWR/SFO/IAD/LAX) — bedrooms, showers, à la carte dining
Nonstop flights, IAH to CUN
5 nonstop flights on the airline timetable, in local time at each airport. Schedules change with the season, so we confirm the flight for your dates when we quote.
| Flight | Departs IAH | Arrives CUN | In the air | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines UA 1619Also sold as NZ 9915 | 7:48 AM | 10:06 AM | 2 h 18 min | Daily |
| United Airlines UA 1018Also sold as NZ 9922 | 9:44 AM | 12:02 PM | 2 h 18 min | Daily |
| United Airlines UA 1014Also sold as NH 7038, NZ 9923 | 10:15 AM | 12:33 PM | 2 h 18 min | Daily |
| United Airlines UA 1167Also sold as NH 7036, NZ 9916 | 12:19 PM | 2:37 PM | 2 h 18 min | Daily |
| United Airlines UA 1020Also sold as LH 7910, NH 7098, NZ 9914 | 5:05 PM | 7:19 PM | 2 h 14 min | Daily |
Source: airline timetable data, checked October 23, 2026. Lists flights operated by the airlines in our airline guide; regional partners, cargo and charter flights, and airlines without a business, first or premium economy cabin are left out.
The route in numbers
Every cabin, both directions (CUN-IAH), from the US Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025.
- Passengers in the year
- 726,149
- Flights in the year
- 4,924
- Passengers per flight, on average
- 147
Who carries the passengers
| United Airlines | 84% | |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit | 11% | |
| Frontier | 5% |
Source: BTS T-100 Segment (All Carriers), calendar year 2025, scheduled passenger service; ingested 2026-10-23. Figures include every cabin, not only business class.
Onboard: dining, entertainment and bags
What each airline offers in business class. Details can differ by aircraft and route.
| Airline | Dining | Entertainment | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Multi-course Flagship dining, curated wine selection | Seatback touchscreen IFE, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
| Delta Air Lines | Multi-course dining, partnerships with celeb chefs | Seatback touchscreen IFE, Delta Studio | 2 × 32kg checked |
| United Airlines | Multi-course dining, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding | Seatback touchscreen, Bluetooth audio | 2 × 32kg checked |
Before you fly: lounges at IAH
All lounges at George Bush Intercontinental AirportUnited Polaris Lounge
Terminal D, near Gate D6
United Polaris business class on international flights
KLM Crown Lounge
Terminal D, near Gate D12
KLM business class, SkyTeam Elite Plus
Quote for Houston to Cancún
- The full price per traveler, with taxes, fees and fare rules.
- Business class first; premium economy or first class on request.
- Under the US DOT 24-hour rule you can cancel within 24 hours of booking when you book at least 7 days before departure.
Questions about this route
Which airlines fly business class from Houston to Cancún?
United Airlines flies nonstop from IAH to CUN on the airline timetable checked October 23, 2026. We quote American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines; every quote shows the schedule, any connection and the seat for each option.
How long is the flight from Houston to Cancún?
About 2 hours 18 minutes on a nonstop flight, by the airline timetable. One-stop trips take longer, depending on the connection.
Which business class seat is best on this route?
American Airlines and Delta offer suites with a closing door on some aircraft. Seats vary by aircraft, so we confirm the seat on your exact flight before you book.
Is the price you quote the full price?
Yes. Every quote is the total per traveler including taxes and fees, with the fare rules, before you pay anything.