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$147+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Costa Rica

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

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Sat 12/710:13 amMSY - SJO
1 stop14h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/101:49 amSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 11/2811:28 amMSY - SJO
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Thu 12/57:00 amSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/21$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 11/287:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/46:30 amSJO - MSY
1 stop16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/88:00 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/191:49 amSJO - MSY
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/25:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/68:45 amSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/76:47 pmMSY - LIR
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/163:10 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$484
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Wed 12/46:40 amMSY - LIR
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Wed 12/182:20 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/21$499
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Sat 12/710:13 amMSY - LIR
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/165:10 pmLIR - MSY
3 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$654
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Sat 12/76:31 pmMSY - LIR
3 stops23h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/167:34 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops21h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$889
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Mon 12/307:14 pmMSY - LIR
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/98:50 amLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,182

Find flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/28

8:22 am-12:59 am

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

1:31 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$287

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/2

10:54 am-1:50 pm

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/4

2:50 pm-8:49 am

1 stop17h 59m

$389

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/27

7:21 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Liberia

Thu 1/30

3:35 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$395

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/1

3:43 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/5

7:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$396

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/8

8:00 pm-11:28 am

1 stop15h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/19

1:49 am-1:59 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$410

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/2

5:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

8:45 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$416

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/18

7:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Liberia

Fri 1/24

2:14 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$485

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/4

6:40 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Liberia

Wed 12/18

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$499

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

9:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/21

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$533

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/1

3:30 pm-5:02 pm

3 stops25h 32m

Liberia

Sat 2/8

5:58 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$623

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 CR?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Costa Rica have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $147. Users have also found prices from $163 and $164 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$221Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$327Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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