Playa del Carmen

$113+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CUN
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

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 July 2, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 11/181:35 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Sat 11/215:40 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/29$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/33:35 pm
MSY
-
CUN
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/104:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$322
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/101:50 pm
MSY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Sat 10/174:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/1$324
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/2$334
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/147:00 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop4h 58m
JetBlue
Fri 9/183:15 pm
CUN
-
MSY
1 stop7h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/30$337
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/177:30 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/244:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/263:35 pm
MSY
-
CUN
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/34:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/147:25 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Fri 9/1812:38 pm
CUN
-
MSY
2 stops10h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$345
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:00 am
MSY
-
CUN
1 stop4h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/104:55 pm
CUN
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$347

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$113
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$369
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cancun flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen
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 ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Price

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New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/7

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Cancun

Wed 10/14

4:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$344

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/22

9:53 am-2:37 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Cancun

Sat 9/26

7:51 am-6:06 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$359

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/23

7:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cancun

Mon 10/26

4:55 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$392

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/23

5:05 am-10:06 am

1 stop5h 01m

Cancun

Sun 9/27

7:51 am-4:13 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$405

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/6

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Cancun

Tue 10/13

12:15 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$434

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

7:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Mon 12/7

11:20 am-11:27 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$456

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

9:45 am-3:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Cancun

Sun 12/6

8:39 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$464

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

$468

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

6:20 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Cancun

Tue 10/6

8:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$509

New OrleansCancún

MSY - CUN

MSYCUN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/29

5:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Cancun

Thu 10/29

5:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

$511

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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 July 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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

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 is 1 flight from Louis Armstrong to Playa del Carmen per day from 7 different airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen?

    Airlines like Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and JetBlue fly from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 53m. New Orleans and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 653 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 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 Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $344 for a flight from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun) is currently priced at $264.

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$199Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$219Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$256Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$412Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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