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$96+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$96
(SmartFares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 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 August 13, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/269:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/312:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/10$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 9/19:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/812:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/10$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1912:08 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/10$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 8/309:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/612:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 9/19:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/612:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 9/89:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1412:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/9$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/106:30 amMSY - CUN
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1412:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sun 9/79:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1412:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/9$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 9/19:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/512:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$237
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/58:39 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/812:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/10$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Tue 9/96:30 amMSY - CUN
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1412:05 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/9$242

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Cancún that are best for you.

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New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Fri 10/3

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$220

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/13

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Sat 9/20

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$220

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Fri 10/24

12:08 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$220

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Sat 10/18

12:08 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$220

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/5

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Mon 9/8

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Mon 10/20

12:08 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Sat 10/25

12:08 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

9:13 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Thu 11/6

12:45 pm-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Fri 9/12

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

9:13 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Cancun

Sun 10/26

12:08 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$221

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Cancún flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Cancún trip
Airports
MSY

MSY's security checkpoint is efficient, with average wait times around 15 minutes, ensuring a smooth departure process.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
CUN

For a hassle-free arrival at CUN, prearrange transportation with your hotel to avoid taxi scams and confusion.

Read more about CUNby Ramsey Qubein
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Cancún, you should look to book at least 26 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 August 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Cancún in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% 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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Cancún flight should consider departing on Friday 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Cancún chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $265.

What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Cancún?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Cancún, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 42m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Cancún?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 41m.

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 August 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Cancún, such as Southwest, Aeromexico, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,723 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

    Within the past month, 21 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Cancún round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at $220. Spirit Airlines is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Cancún is generally $208, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun), you can expect to pay $220 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$218Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$224Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$302Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$414Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$477Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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