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$195+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Round-trip from

$272
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$195
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$511
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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 March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/88:05 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1911:32 amSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/45:15 amMSY - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/82:10 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/295:10 amMSY - LIR
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/62:26 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/105:00 amMSY - LIR
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/151:20 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$399
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/110:13 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/88:25 amSJO - MSY
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/157:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/227:55 amSJO - MSY
1 stop12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$454
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops15h 54mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/68:46 amSJO - MSY
2 stops23h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$555
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:32 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops31h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/201:06 amSJO - MSY
2 stops27h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$578
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Tue 11/2510:55 amMSY - SJO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Mon 12/111:59 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 3/30$674
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:10 amMSY - LIR
3 stops24h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/194:58 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops35h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$747
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops15h 05mAir Canada
Wed 5/78:00 amSJO - MSY
2 stops25h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,404

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

8:05 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

11:32 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$272

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/4

5:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

2:10 pm-8:38 am

1 stop17h 28m

$319

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

5:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Liberia

Tue 5/6

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$343

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

5:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Liberia

Tue 4/15

1:20 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$399

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/14

9:04 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop19h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

7:30 am-3:48 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$437

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

7:55 am-9:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$454

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-9:54 pm

2 stops15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

8:46 am-9:40 am

2 stops23h 54m

$555

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

5:32 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops31h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:06 am-6:01 am

2 stops27h 55m

$578

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

7:10 am-6:20 am

3 stops24h 10m

Liberia

Tue 8/19

4:58 pm-5:54 am

2 stops35h 56m

$747

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-10:24 am

2 stops25h 24m

$1,404

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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 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 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 March 31, 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 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 March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,012 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $195. Users have also found prices from $204 and $462 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, 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 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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