Central America

$94+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Central America

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MSY — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America.
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:00 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1211:32 amSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$238
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:25 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/289:53 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:05 pmMSY - GUA
1 stop16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/112:59 amGUA - MSY
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:12 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1211:32 amSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$273
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Fri 4/257:25 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/282:09 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:24 amMSY - MGA
1 stop28h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/131:54 pmMGA - MSY
1 stop17h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:38 amMSY - GUA
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:53 amGUA - MSY
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$314
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:24 amMSY - MGA
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2210:00 amMGA - MSY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:30 amMSY - SJO
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 10/21:18 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/3$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:51 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops15h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/212:50 pmSJO - MSY
2 stops18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/105:30 amMSY - BZE
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Fri 8/2212:32 pmBZE - MSY
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/4$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/262:40 pmMSY - BZE
2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/3011:18 amBZE - MSY
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$352

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Central America that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

11:32 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$238

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/25

7:25 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 33m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 4/28

9:53 am-1:28 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$238

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

8:05 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 28m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 6/1

12:59 am-9:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

$267

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

8:12 pm-10:24 am

1 stop15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

11:32 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$273

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/25

7:25 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 33m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 4/28

2:09 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$292

New OrleansManagua

MSY - MGA

MSYMGA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

9:24 am-12:49 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 5/13

1:54 pm-8:25 am

1 stop17h 31m

$310

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/3

10:38 am-12:04 am

1 stop14h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/18

7:53 am-5:06 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$314

New OrleansManagua

MSY - MGA

MSYMGA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

9:24 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 5/22

10:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$317

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/23

5:30 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

1:18 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$332

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/23

8:09 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

2:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$336

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Central America

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Central America as you normally would.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Central America?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Orleans to Central America.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Central America one-way?

    $94 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $128 and $155, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Central America?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Central America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$215Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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