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$89+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun are usually found in September or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$89
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:21 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/610:58 amCUN - MSY
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:12 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1710:21 amCUN - MSY
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1412:46 pmMSY - CUN
2 stops11h 39mDelta
Wed 5/217:44 amCUN - MSY
2 stops13h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/14$351
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:30 amMSY - CUN
2 stops14h 54mAeromexico
Tue 7/16:00 amCUN - MSY
2 stops12h 17mAeromexico
Deal found 4/14$390

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Cancún that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Cancún

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New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

9:21 pm-11:10 am

1 stop13h 49m

Cancun

Tue 5/6

10:58 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$219

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

8:12 pm-8:16 am

1 stop12h 04m

Cancun

Sat 5/17

10:21 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$298

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

12:46 pm-12:25 am

2 stops11h 39m

Cancun

Wed 5/21

7:44 am-9:23 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$351

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

7:25 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$89

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/22

12:59 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$161

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$163

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

5:47 pm-8:26 am

2 stops14h 39m

$213

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Deals found on 4/14

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Cancún in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Cancún, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from New Orleans to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Cancún in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cancún. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Cancún flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Cancún, such as Delta, Aeromexico and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this New Orleans to Cancún flight route?

    Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Cancún round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at $219. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $351 and $390, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Cancún one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Delta flights start at $161 while deals on American Airlines start at $163 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Cancún is generally $277, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun), you can expect to pay $203 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from New Orleans to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cancún

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$209Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$221Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$329Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$397Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$500Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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