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$99+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun are usually found in August or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 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 September 25, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/22:50 pmCUN - MSY
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/25$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Sun 10/126:41 amMSY - CUN
1 stop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1812:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/25$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/207:28 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop12h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/2512:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$240
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sun 10/199:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/2612:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$244
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/179:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/211:49 pmCUN - MSY
1 stop5h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$245
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Sun 10/56:41 amMSY - CUN
1 stop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/912:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/25$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/129:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/1712:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$249
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/66:10 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop14h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/912:45 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/39:13 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/612:11 pmCUN - MSY
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/119:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/11:49 pmCUN - MSY
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:16 amMSY - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/189:09 amCUN - MSY
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$261

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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 September 25, 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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New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

9:16 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Cancun

Fri 11/7

10:37 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$245

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

9:16 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Cancun

Tue 10/21

9:09 am-10:37 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$245

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

8:43 am-11:39 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Cancun

Tue 11/18

1:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$274

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

6:10 pm-9:32 am

1 stop14h 22m

Cancun

Sun 11/9

10:37 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$302

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

9:16 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Cancun

Sun 10/12

1:49 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$313

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

6:05 pm-8:04 am

3 stops37h 59m

Cancun

Thu 10/23

12:11 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$316

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

10:48 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops13h 56m

Cancun

Sat 10/25

10:22 am-8:07 am

2 stops21h 45m

$321

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Cancun

Mon 12/15

11:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$333

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/15

7:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Cancun

Thu 12/18

2:12 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$353

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

6:47 am-9:10 am

3 stops25h 23m

Cancun

Sat 11/22

10:37 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$355

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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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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 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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Expert on CUN

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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 September 19, 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 September 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Cancún in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% 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 September 21, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cancún?

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 September 25, 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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,693 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Within the past month, 28 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Cancún?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Cancún in 2h. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New Orleans to Cancún is about 653 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aeromexico and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $224 and $302, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 45% 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 $201, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun), you can expect to pay $231 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$218Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$224Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$302Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$414Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$470Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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