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$91+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$221
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One-way from

$91
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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Sun 5/259:02 pmMSY - CUN
1 stop12h 35mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/3010:21 amCUN - MSY
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$221
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Thu 5/226:11 pmMSY - CUN
3 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2710:21 amCUN - MSY
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$333
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Wed 5/146:25 amMSY - CUN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Fri 5/169:55 amCUN - MSY
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$379
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Fri 5/239:46 amMSY - CUN
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Wed 5/289:59 amCUN - MSY
2 stops24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$441

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New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

9:02 pm-9:37 am

1 stop12h 35m

Cancun

Fri 5/30

10:21 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$221

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

6:11 pm-2:33 am

3 stops32h 22m

Cancun

Tue 5/27

10:21 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$333

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

9:55 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$379

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/4

1:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Tue 6/10

8:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$439

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

9:46 am-8:05 am

1 stop22h 19m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

9:59 am-10:26 am

2 stops24h 27m

$441

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Cancun

Sun 6/1

5:35 am-4:09 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$469

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/5

5:25 am-8:07 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Cancun

Tue 6/10

11:00 am-8:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$474

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/26

7:25 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$91

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

8:12 pm-8:16 am

1 stop12h 04m

$162

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/7

6:25 am-7:08 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen 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 PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,962 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

    If you book a flight to Playa del Carmen from New Orleans, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 0 flights from Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. Delta flights start at $175 while deals on American Airlines start at $199 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $275 for a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun) is currently priced at $205.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$209Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$321Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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