Riviera Maya

Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Riviera Maya

MSY — CUN
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$596
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cancun flights.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya (average of $352). Flying from New Orleans to Riviera Maya in November is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 ETW?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from New Orleans to Riviera Maya to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Riviera Maya flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Riviera Maya one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. JetBlue flights start at $157 while deals on American Airlines start at $170 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Riviera Maya is $129. On average you can expect to pay $288. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cancun), can usually be booked for $252.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Riviera Maya (average of $352). Flying from New Orleans to Riviera Maya in November is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 Riviera Maya

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$221Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$240Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$473Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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