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$100+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Riviera Maya

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
Jan 23 — Jan 301
Fri 1/23
Fri 1/30
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/318:37 pmLGA - CUN
1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/910:13 amCUN - LGA
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$293
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:30 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/910:13 amCUN - EWR
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:20 amJFK - CUN
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Mon 1/262:57 pmCUN - JFK
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$327
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:55 pmLGA - CUN
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Tue 1/611:33 amCUN - LGA
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3111:00 amJFK - CUN
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/72:04 pmCUN - JFK
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:12 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 28mDelta
Thu 1/811:05 amCUN - JFK
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/22$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amLGA - CUN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Thu 1/88:00 amCUN - LGA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/22$341
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:00 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop12h 28mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/910:13 amCUN - EWR
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$348
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 amLGA - CUN
1 stop28h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/2910:13 amCUN - LGA
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$351
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:00 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 26mJetBlue
Thu 1/154:20 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:37 pmLGA - CUN
1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/73:40 pmCUN - LGA
2 stops28h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$356
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:20 amJFK - CUN
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Fri 1/95:03 pmCUN - JFK
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$362

Find flight deals from New York to Riviera Maya

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Round-trip from

$280
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One-way from

$100
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April

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September

Average price

$560
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Riviera Maya 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 December 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Sat 1/17

12:36 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$289

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

7:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

4:35 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

10:28 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

12:28 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$293

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

4:35 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Fri 1/23

12:28 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$293

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

7:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cancun

Fri 1/16

4:35 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/19

7:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Cancun

Wed 1/21

5:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

9:55 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cancun

Fri 1/30

12:28 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

12:28 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$293

New YorkCancún

LGA - CUN

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

2:59 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Cancun

Tue 1/27

4:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Riviera Maya

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riviera Maya (average of $159). Flying from New York to Riviera Maya in May is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 NYC to ETW?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 24, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Riviera Maya in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Riviera Maya?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Riviera Maya. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Riviera Maya flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Riviera Maya

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Riviera Maya. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 24, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to zzETW are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated December 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Aeromexico from New York to Riviera Maya. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,114 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,625 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,058 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New York to Riviera Maya?

    United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue can get you from New York to Riviera Maya in just under 4h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 36m. The distance from New York to Riviera Maya is about 1548 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $116. Users have also found prices from $118 and $125 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Riviera Maya?

    The most popular route from New York to Riviera Maya is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun. You may also consider Newark - Cancun or New York LaGuardia - Cancun.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Riviera Maya?

    Consider American Airlines (87%), EL AL (81%) or Delta (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Riviera Maya.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Riviera Maya? While on average our users pay $653, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $139. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun), is priced around $256.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to Riviera Maya.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riviera Maya (average of $159). Flying from New York to Riviera Maya in May is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Riviera Maya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Riviera Maya. 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 December 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$154Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeromexicoCheapest$164Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$207Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$254Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$587Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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