New York to Cancun
~4.5h flight each way. Cash vs points analysis for one of the most popular routes from the US.
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Redreem uses a flight-time-based scoring model to determine whether a fare is a good deal. For New York to Cancun (9 hours round-trip), here are the benchmarks:
Economy
$270
fair value RT
Premium Economy
$540
fair value RT
Business/First
$810
fair value RT
Fares below these thresholds are scored as great deals. Above 115% of the threshold is above average.
Best award programs for this route
British Airways Avios
Economy class. Short-haul distance-based pricing — great for Caribbean
American AAdvantage
Business class. Good availability to Hawaii and Caribbean
When to go
Peak season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best weather and atmosphere. Highest fares and most crowded.
Shoulder season
Apr, Nov
Good weather, moderate prices. Often the best time to visit.
Off-season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Lowest fares. Weather may be less ideal, but fewer crowds.
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