Cancún from New Orleans, Nov 28–Dec 5: $1,914 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop both ways from MSY, 4h 10m total in the air
- $283 per person, $157 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 82°F all week, and Emporio is rated 8 from 3,583 reviews
The catch: The seasonal normals show drizzle on most days, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy beach week for two on a nonstop at a low fare; skip it if gray, drizzly days would spoil it.
Worth it if a little drizzle won't bother you: the week for two comes to $1,914, which covers the flights at $565 plus Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option at $1,127 and its $222 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. That's 7 nights, Nov 28–Dec 5, 2026, on a nonstop with carrier MX from New Orleans (MSY). Checked bags and spending money aren't included.
The total, before you go
$1,914 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $565 |
| Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,127 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $222 |
| The total, before you go | $1,914 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$157 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
$283 per person, round trip
$565 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 4h 10m
Out Sat, Nov 28, 1:35 PM – Sat, Nov 28, 4:40 PM · back Sat, Dec 5, 5:40 PM – Sat, Dec 5, 6:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $283 | nonstop | 4h 10m |
| Aeroméxico | $337 | 1 stop | 7h 5m |
| Aeroméxico | $337 | 1 stop | 7h 6m |
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Why now
The fare is $283 per person, $157 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $440 per person, the median of 33 earlier checks, so this one is 36% lower. The fares we saw for these dates ran from $283 to $416. The nonstop leaves New Orleans at 1:35 PM on Saturday, Nov 28 and lands at 4:40 PM local time, so you'll have the first evening in Cancún. Late November falls outside the March spring-break crush and the summer sargassum months in our season notes. The normals put highs at 82–83°F and lows near 73°F. The tradeoff is cloud cover, since the normals show drizzle or overcast skies every day. If you want a week of swimming, snorkeling and a day trip to the ruins, this fare makes the week easier to say yes to.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm beach week at an easy pace. Expect pool and ocean days in the Zona Hotelera, one or two bigger outings to ruins, cenotes or Isla Mujeres, and a night out in Punta Cancún if you want one. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm water without a long travel day, and it also works well as a first trip to Mexico.
Weather in Cancún, Nov 28–Dec 5
Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | 82 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 82 °F | 72 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 82 °F | 75 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Dec 3 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 83 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cancún
Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $1,127 for 7 nights ($161 a night) in a Deluxe Room, room only, rated 8 from 3,583 reviews. Its $222 fee is paid at the property and counted in the trip total. It has no free cancellation. Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only is the top rated, with 9.2 from 439 reviews. It's $5,999 for the stay ($857 a night), all inclusive, with free cancellation. It's in Costa Mujeres, where newer all-inclusives sit on a quieter beach north of the city. Seashore Apartment Cancun is the budget pick at $914 ($131 a night) for a Studio with Sea View, rated 7 from 127 reviews. Both Emporio and Seashore are in the Zona Hotelera, a 14-mile strip of beachfront resorts.
Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option
$1,127 for 7 nights, two guests · $161 a night
See roomsSecrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only
$5,999 for 7 nights, two guests · $857 a night
See roomsSeashore Apartment Cancun
$914 for 7 nights, two guests · $131 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
- 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
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
- A night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún
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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 | $566 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option) | $1,127 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,260 |
| Total for two | $2,953 |
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 | $283 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $282 (Oct 26, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $440 |
| Price checks | 33 |
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 need a passport. The currency is the Mexican peso, and Cancún is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
- The return leaves Cancún at 5:40 PM on Saturday, Dec 5 and lands in New Orleans at 6:45 PM.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and is not in the $1,914 total.
- Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option has no free cancellation; Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only does.
- We budget $90 per person a day for spending, or $1,260 for two for the week, on top of the trip total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes. The fare is 36% under the typical $440 per person, the flight is nonstop and highs sit at 82°F. Skip it if the drizzle in the seasonal normals would ruin a beach week for you.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,914 with taxes and fees: $565 for the flights, $1,127 for 7 nights at Emporio Cancun - Buy All Inclusive Option and its $222 resort fee. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. Prices are as we found them and can change.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Cancún is in Mexico, so each traveler needs a passport. You'll spend Mexican pesos, and the clock runs 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
What is the weather like?
The normals for these dates show highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle or overcast skies on each day. It's warm enough for the water, but don't count on clear skies.
What are the flight times?
You leave MSY at 1:35 PM on Saturday, Nov 28 and land in Cancún at 4:40 PM local time. The flight home leaves at 5:40 PM on Saturday, Dec 5 and lands at 6:45 PM. Both legs are nonstop.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. A week leaves room for beach days plus a few of the bigger outings, like Chichén Itzá, the cenotes near Puerto Morelos and the ferry to Isla Mujeres.
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