Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New Orleans.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your MSY to CUN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Spirit Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cancun (and maybe even some other great corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MSY to CUN flights, with 78.26% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSY and CUN:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
ج.م. 4,456 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 10,531. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSY to CUN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MSY to CUN.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MSY touch down on schedule 81.19% of the time.
To get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MSY:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MSY to CUN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key reasons to visit.
