Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New Orleans to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $267 and $450 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $218 on Spirit Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 8).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New Orleans to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $267 and $450 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $218 on Spirit Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 8).

Question 2

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

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The New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen flight path was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen is 26 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.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

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The most flights from MSY to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

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

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On average you can expect to pay $207 for a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $100 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun) is currently priced at $216.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

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When booking a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Aeromexico or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 11

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 45% by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $252.

Question 12

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Playa del Carmen from New Orleans average $420. You can even find prices in July for less than $420, as users have found deals to Playa del Carmen from as low as $209. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Playa del Carmen from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to PL9?

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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.

Question 14

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

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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 is 1 flight from Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen per day from 6 different airlines.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Round-trip from	$218 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$97 (Mytrip)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$360

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$209	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$224	Average$540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$362	Average$534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$367	Average$528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$477	Average$608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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