Cheap flights from New York to Riviera Maya from $127

The cheapest month to fly to Riviera Maya from New York is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $425, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Riviera Maya in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Riviera Maya during September average around $427.

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Riviera Maya. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $456. Flights from New York to Riviera Maya on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $543. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Riviera Maya flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Riviera Maya in the morning for as low as $481. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Riviera Maya, so prices are often more expensive at around $675 per ticket.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Riviera Maya from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Riviera Maya for around $469 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Riviera Maya from New York for as low as $431 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Riviera Maya flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Riviera Maya

United Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Riviera Maya. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Riviera Maya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between New York and Riviera Maya is 14 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 8:00AM, with 95% of daily flights leaving at noon.

The number of flights available between New York and Riviera Maya is 104 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.