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$109+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Fri 1/10
Fri 1/17
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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 January 5, 2025.

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$273
(Expedia)

One-way from

$109
(eDestinos)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Costa Rica
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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 January 5, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/229:14 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/2612:29 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 2/229:14 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/254:09 amSJO - MSY
2 stops11h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:35 amMSY - SJO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Sun 5/111:10 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/4$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 10/17:35 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/42:20 pmSJO - MSY
2 stops18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 2/285:28 amMSY - LIR
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 3/43:54 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/4$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 3/14:25 pmMSY - LIR
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/41:20 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/1711:58 amMSY - SJO
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/206:30 amSJO - MSY
1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 4/177:26 pmMSY - LIR
1 stop17h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/253:25 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 4/187:20 pmMSY - LIR
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/256:40 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$629
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:30 amMSY - LIR
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/93:05 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/4$638
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/13:30 pmMSY - LIR
3 stops25h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/710:00 amLIR - MSY
2 stops28h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4$653
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Thu 2/2712:55 pmMSY - LIR
1 stop24h 50mAir Canada
Wed 3/54:15 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops19h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$2,370

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 5, 2025.

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New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/22

9:14 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

12:29 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$273

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/22

9:14 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/25

4:09 am-3:28 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$365

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

11:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$369

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-8:03 pm

1 stop15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/14

6:05 am-10:19 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$383

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/28

5:28 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Liberia

Tue 3/4

3:54 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$407

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/1

4:25 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Liberia

Tue 3/4

1:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$411

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/17

11:58 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/20

6:30 am-6:08 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$458

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

7:26 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Liberia

Fri 4/25

3:25 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 44m

$512

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

7:20 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop19h 28m

Liberia

Fri 4/25

6:40 pm-9:52 am

2 stops14h 12m

$629

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Liberia

Sun 3/9

3:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$638

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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 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 January 5, 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 January 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Southwest and American 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
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,612 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,664 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 $109. Users have also found prices from $165 and $291 on American Airlines and Copa 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 January 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$219Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$327Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$392Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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