Cancun trip from Houston (IAH): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Cancun trip from Houston (IAH) runs about $2,182 to $3,312 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Hotel Zone beachfront hotel · 4★ | $880 | $1,260 | $912 | $260 | $3,312 |
| Best value | Southwest via Austin | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $680 | $330 | $912 | $260 | $2,182 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Downtown boutique hotel · 3★ | $880 | $570 | $912 | $260 | $2,622 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Isla Mujeres ferry and beach$50 for 2
Day 2
- Ruta de los Cenotes swim$80 for 2
Day 3
- El Rey ruins$10 for 2
- Playa Delfinesfree
Day 4
- Underwater sculpture museum snorkel$110 for 2
Day 5
- Punta Nizuc sunsetfree
Day 6
- Mayan Museum of Cancun$10 for 2
Flights from Houston (IAH)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest via Austin | 1 stop | 5h 02m | $680 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 18m | $880 |
Food: about $76 a person a day
Breakfast$12
Lunch$18
Dinner$38
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Taqueria Los TarascosOrder: Tacos al pastor · about $8 a person
- El Fish FritangaOrder: Fish tacos and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Lorenzillo's lobsterOrder: Lobster, picked from the tank · about $60 a person
- Mercado 23 cochinita pibilOrder: Cochinita pibil tacos · about $8 a person
- La HabichuelaOrder: Cocobichuela: lobster and shrimp curry in a coconut · about $40 a person
- Marbella fish marketOrder: Grilled catch of the day and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Harry's steak and raw barOrder: Dry-aged steak · about $75 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Cancun from Houston (IAH)?
About $2,182 to $3,312 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Houston (IAH) to Cancun?
Southwest via Austin at about $680 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Cancun?
About $76 a person a day at mid-range places, or $912 for 2 over 6 days.
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