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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Cancún, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from New Orleans to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Cancún is August, where tickets cost £216 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is £318 and £316 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Cancún, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

How many flights are there between New Orleans and Cancún per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from New Orleans and lands in Cancún, with an average flight time of 1h 58m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Orleans and Cancún?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from New Orleans to Cancun?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Orleans at 08:00 and will be landing in Cancún at 10:00.

What’s the latest departure time from New Orleans to Cancun?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Orleans to Cancún jets off at 09:50 and lands at 11:45.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New Orleans to Cancun

Low season

September

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New Orleans to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Cancun

  • Does MSY provide private facilities for moms who need to nurse?

    Yes. Traveling moms who need to nurse or pump can find a Mother's Room at MSY in each concourse, located airside. These private rooms feature a comfortable chair, a changing table, an end table, and an electrical outlet that is situated for convenient use with an electric breast pump.

  • Does MSY make accommodations for differently-abled travelers?

    Yes. One adaptation MSY has made is to employ the Sunflower Lanyard Hidden Disabilities Program. This program discreetly helps travelers who deal with challenges that may not be immediately noticeable, such as Asperger's, PTSD, hearing loss, or epilepsy. Travelers sign up to wear a lanyard with sunflowers, which subtly alerts airport and airline staff that they need assistance and extra time negotiating the travel process.

  • Where is a good place to meet up with people when I arrive at the Cancun Airport?

    If you are meeting other travelers at CUN or a locals from Cancun, consider taking advantage of the Meeting Point, a space at CUN specifically designed for arriving passengers to meet up with people. Located in the Arrivals section of Terminals 2 and 3, the Meeting Point has a restaurant and a waiting area.

  • Where can I find a currency exchange kiosk at the Cancun Airport?

    If you have exchanged money online and need to pick up your currency or you need to exchange your US dollars for Mexican pesos, the Cancun Airport has got you covered. Once you pass through customs, you will see several currency exchange kiosks in the Arrivals area.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Cancun?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Cancun?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Cancun flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Cancun?

    You can catch a direct flight from New Orleans to Cancun on on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Cancun

  • The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves as a hub for the regional airline Breeze Airways. The Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a focus city for Volaris and Viva Aerobus and a hub for American Airlines.
  • When you book your flight from MSY to CUN through KAYAK, you will most likely get a non-stop or one-stop flight. Airlines such as United, Spirit, American, Lufthansa, British Airways, Aeromexico, Delta, and Southwest offer flights with one stop. The stop takes place in cities such as Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Orlando.
  • It is very likely that once you emerge from customs at CUN, you will be bombarded with offers to attend a timeshare presentation. Even if you are not planning on doing something like this and you have little interest in a timeshare, you should consider making time in your schedule to go to one of these presentations. The people and companies offering these talks often give you gifts, discounts, and amazing deals to you simply for attending, usually with no commitment regarding the timeshare whatsoever.
  • Because CUN is a very busy airport, you should book your ground transportation before you embark on your trip. If you pre-book a taxi, go to Arrivals and find your name on a sign outside at the curb. The sign will tell you where to find your cab. If you have reserved a rental vehicle, then follow the signs to the car rental center at CUN in order to pick up your car.
  • If when you arrive at MSY you would like to wait with a friend or you need a caregiver to assist you in the travel process, you can have your friend or assistant apply for an MSY Guest Pass. This pass allows non-ticketed people to pass through the TSA security checkpoint and spend a limited time airside.
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Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Cancún?

Find which airlines fly direct from Louis Armstrong to Cancun, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cancun

Tuesday

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Spirit Airlines, Southwest

Spirit Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Cancun to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tuesday

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Spirit Airlines, Southwest

Spirit Airlines, Southwest

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New Orleans - Cancun Flights

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New Orleans (MSY)United States

Destination:

Cancun (CUN)Mexico

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