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$89+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$512

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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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 March 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops42h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/512:50 amSJO - MSY
2 stops21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$240
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 3/227:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/299:53 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/199:34 pmMSY - GUA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/161:59 pmGUA - MSY
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/264:05 pmMSY - GUA
1 stop8h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/412:41 pmGUA - MSY
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:32 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:26 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 3/256:30 amMSY - SAP
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sun 3/3012:15 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/4$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/286:00 amMSY - SAP
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/11:56 pmSAP - MSY
2 stops17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/217:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/242:11 pmSAP - MSY
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$343
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:13 pmMSY - MGA
1 stop21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/159:20 amMGA - MSY
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 5/16:00 amMSY - MGA
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/151:55 pmMGA - MSY
2 stops17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1212:09 pmMSY - SAP
1 stop10h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/186:15 amSAP - MSY
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/129:26 amMSY - SJO
2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/186:05 amSJO - MSY
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$373

Find flights from New Orleans to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Central America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

Fly from

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

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

12:50 am-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$240

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/22

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sat 3/29

9:53 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$253

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/19

9:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/16

1:59 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$268

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/26

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 4/4

12:41 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$269

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/1

1:32 pm-10:50 am

1 stop22h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$294

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/25

6:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 3/30

12:15 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$337

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/28

6:50 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops18h 49m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 4/1

1:56 pm-8:36 am

2 stops17h 40m

$342

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 3/24

2:11 pm-11:00 pm

3 stops31h 49m

$343

New OrleansManagua

MSY - MGA

MSYMGA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

10:13 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 5/15

9:20 am-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$350

New OrleansManagua

MSY - MGA

MSYMGA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 5/15

1:55 pm-8:34 am

2 stops17h 39m

$359

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

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 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 March 4, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    $89 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 American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $154 and $194, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda is the most popular route 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Central America?

    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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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