Cancún

$118+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
Jul 24 — Jul 311
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun are usually found in October or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 24, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:50 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/45:40 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/23$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 10/31:50 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/74:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/21$314
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/111:50 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Wed 7/154:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/23$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 11/181:35 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/245:40 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/22$330
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/127:30 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop5h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 10/1612:15 pm
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop9h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/23$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 11/76:05 pm
MSY
-
CUN
2 stops38h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/145:40 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/296:05 pm
MSY
-
CUN
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/74:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:12 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop14h 53m
Delta
Thu 9/108:05 am
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop12h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/23$349
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/412:00 pm
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop8h 10m
Aeromexico
Fri 12/111:40 pm
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop8h 02m
Aeromexico
Deal found 6/24$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:30 pm
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop15h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 8/238:00 am
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$354
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 10/257:35 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop5h 26m
JetBlue
Thu 10/292:06 pm
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop8h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/23$355

Find 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 June 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$475

Good round-trip deal

$313 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cancun flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun.

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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 June 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Cancún that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/26

5:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cancun

Sat 10/3

3:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$349

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/11

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Cancun

Sat 7/18

4:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$358

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/10

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Cancun

Sat 10/17

4:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$394

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/9

12:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Mon 10/12

8:00 am-8:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$459

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

7:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Mon 10/5

11:16 am-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$459

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/14

6:20 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

2:00 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$479

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/8

6:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Cancun

Sat 7/11

11:15 am-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$508
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/24

10:25 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Cancun

Wed 7/29

11:45 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$509

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/18

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Cancun

Sat 7/25

4:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$548

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/13

7:28 am-8:23 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Cancun

Fri 7/17

11:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$563

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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.

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Cancún, you should look to book at least 58 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún (average of $278). Flying from New Orleans to Cancún in May 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 June 24, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Cancún as you normally would.

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

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

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.

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 June 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Cancún, such as Breeze Airways,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 05m. Fly via Delta or Breeze Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New Orleans to Cancún is about 653 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at $170. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aeromexico and Breeze Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $199 and $219, respectively. JetBlue is priced at 53% 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 Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. JetBlue flights start at $143 while deals on American Airlines start at $155 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Cancún is generally $343, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun), you can expect to pay $293 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún (average of $278). Flying from New Orleans to Cancún in May 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cancún

Discover the top 7 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$199Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$219Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$256Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$414Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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