Cancún from New Orleans, Nov 14–21: $1,074 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 4h 10m nonstop, leaving New Orleans at 1:35 PM
- $302 per person, $19 below the typical fare on this route
- Casa Rubia apartment, 8.2 from 194 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Casa Rubia is downtown, a 20-minute bus ride from the beach, and the November weather normals show drizzle on most days.
Worth it if you want a nonstop beach week at a low total and don't mind the bus; skip it if you want to wake up on the sand.
Worth it if you're fine staying downtown: $1,074 for two covers the flights at $603, 7 nights at Casa Rubia at $401 and its $70 property fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, and it's a nonstop on MX from New Orleans that takes 4h 10m. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,074 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $603 |
| Casa Rubia, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $401 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $70 |
| The total, before you go | $1,074 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$19 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$302 per person, round trip
$603 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 4h 10m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:35 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:40 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 5:40 PM – Sat, Nov 21, 6:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $302 | nonstop | 4h 10m |
| Aeroméxico | $367 | 1 stop | 8h 5m |
| JetBlue | $400 | 1 stop | 7h 30m |
Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 11:41 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $302 per person, the nonstop is $19 below the typical fare on this route, about 6% under, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. The one-stop options we checked cost $367 and $400 per person, and both make for longer travel days. In mid-November Cancún has typical highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F. That's after the summer sargassum months and well ahead of the March spring break crowds. The weather normals do show drizzle on most days and rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20, so keep the Chichén Itzá day flexible. These prices include taxes and fees as we found them when we checked. They can move, so we can't promise the total will hold. For a week of warm water, a ferry day and a few good taco nights, these dates work well.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-water beach week with plenty of room to wander: snorkeling, a day at the ruins, an island ferry and a night out if you want one. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather have an apartment with local food nearby than a resort wristband, and who don't mind riding the bus to the sand. The pace is up to you, as slow or as busy as you like.
Weather in Cancún, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 83 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cancún
Casa Rubia is the value pick. It's an apartment in Downtown (El Centro) at $401 for 7 nights, or $57 a night, plus a $70 property fee that's already in our total. It's rated 8.2 from 194 reviews, it's room only and it has free cancellation. Downtown is good for local taquerías and Mercado 28, and the beach is a 20-minute bus ride away. If you'd rather be on the beach, the Zona Hotelera has the other two. Riu Ventura - All Inclusive is the top rated at 8.7 from 572 reviews: an ocean-view double with full board at $2,190 for the stay ($313 a night), plus $353 paid at the property. Hotel NYX Cancun is the lower-cost resort at $1,568 ($224 a night), all inclusive and rated 8.2 from 631 reviews, plus $301 paid at the property. All three have free cancellation.
Casa Rubia
$401 for 7 nights, two guests · $57 a night
See roomsRiu Ventura - All Inclusive
$2,190 for 7 nights, two guests · $313 a night
See roomsHotel NYX Cancun
$1,568 for 7 nights, two guests · $224 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Cancún for these dates
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Where in Cancún
- Zona Hotelera: The 14-mile barrier-island strip of beachfront resorts, with the calmest water on the north-facing stretch.
- Punta Cancún: The party corner of the Hotel Zone, walking distance to Coco Bongo and the big clubs.
- Costa Mujeres: Newer all-inclusives on a quieter beach north of the city.
- Downtown (El Centro): Local taquerías and Mercado 28 at a fraction of resort prices, a 20-minute bus from the beach.
- Isla Mujeres: A 20-minute ferry away, with small hotels and golf carts instead of high-rises.
What to do in Cancún
- Snorkel the MUSA underwater sculpture museum
- Take a day trip to Chichén Itzá, with a cenote swim on the way back
- Ferry to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart for Playa Norte
- Spend a night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Take a sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Cancún | Cancún International (CUN) |
| Flight time | 4h 10m nonstop |
| Distance | 639 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Cancún costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $604 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Casa Rubia) | $401 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,260 |
| Total for two | $2,265 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: New Orleans to Cancún
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $302 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $302 (Oct 17, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $321 |
| Price checks | 18 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- You'll need a passport for Mexico.
- The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and Cancún is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
- The flight covers 639 miles in 4h 10m. The return leaves Saturday, Nov 21 at 5:40 PM and lands at 6:45 PM.
- A checked bag isn't in the total and runs about $160 for two.
- For spending money, we budget $90 per person a day, or $1,260 for two for the week.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you don't mind staying downtown. The nonstop is $302 per person, $19 below the typical fare on this route, and Casa Rubia keeps the week at $1,074 for two. If you want a beachfront room, the Zona Hotelera resorts cost a lot more.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,074, all in: $603 for both flights plus $401 for 7 nights at Casa Rubia and its $70 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Mexico requires a passport, so check that yours is valid before you book.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 82–83°F with lows near 73°F. The weather normals show drizzle on most days and rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20, so plan a flexible day or two.
When do the flights leave and land?
On Saturday, Nov 14 you leave New Orleans at 1:35 PM and land in Cancún at 4:40 PM local time. On Saturday, Nov 21 you leave at 5:40 PM and land at 6:45 PM. Both flights are nonstop and take about 4h 10m.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, a week fits the beach plus a Chichén Itzá day trip, the Isla Mujeres ferry, a cenote swim and a night at Coco Bongo, with time left over to do nothing.
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