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$131+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CUN
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Riviera Maya

Cheapest flights from New York to Riviera Maya
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 February 9, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/26:00 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/610:13 am
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop13h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:59 am
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 9/135:05 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:55 am
LGA
-
CUN
2 stops23h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/310:13 am
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop9h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$291
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:00 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Thu 2/262:49 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/36:00 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/129:11 am
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop7h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$292
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:00 am
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Thu 2/262:49 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:00 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/410:13 am
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop13h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$293
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/112:10 pm
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 14m
JetBlue
Tue 3/105:45 pm
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/7$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/910:55 pm
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1610:40 am
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop11h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 2/234:29 pm
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop16h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/289:00 am
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop6h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:55 am
LGA
-
CUN
2 stops23h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/31:25 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop10h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:10 pm
JFK
-
CUN
1 stop19h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 9/135:05 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$295

Find flight deals from New York to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated February 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
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One-way from

$131
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Average price

$502
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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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/27

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Thu 6/4

12:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/25

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Thu 6/4

12:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:59 am-3:27 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Cancun

Tue 3/10

4:27 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

12:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Fri 5/8

12:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Fri 6/5

12:45 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$327

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

12:10 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

5:45 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$328

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

8:15 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Cancun

Fri 3/6

6:01 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$330

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 4/27

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Cancun

Fri 5/1

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$331

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 5/19

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Cancun

Sat 5/23

8:45 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$331

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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 $154). Flying from New York to Riviera Maya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 February 9, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Riviera Maya in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Riviera Maya flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 February 9, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to zzETW are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 February 9, 2026.
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
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
9,259 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,577 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
11,255 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
2,895 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from New York to Riviera Maya in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 35m. 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $120 and $125 on Spirit Airlines 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 KLM (88%), Air France (88%) or American Airlines (73%) 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 $576, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $141. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun), is priced around $311.

  • 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 $154). Flying from New York to Riviera Maya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$151Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$155Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$178Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$232Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$562Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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