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How to get fromNew Orleans Airport (MSY) to Isla Mujeresby plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MSY - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    4h 26m
    $1,801–7,939

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    41h 6m
    $6,887–9,716

  3. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane MSY - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    10h 16m
    $3,297–14,304

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,281Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Isla Mujeres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,097.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Isla Mujeres. However, you can fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Isla Mujeres via Punta Sam in around 41h 6m.

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