New Orleans

$127+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans (MSY)

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
apr 7 — apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated aprile 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$460
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on aprile 2, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
gio 4/1012:23 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
dom 4/209:21 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
sab 10/258:50 amSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
sab 11/13:00 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$367
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.
sab 5/317:55 amSJO - MSY
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
dom 6/157:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
lun 9/151:55 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop18h 56mAmerican Airlines
dom 9/2111:51 amMSY - SJO
1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$404
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 10/2912:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
mer 11/58:20 amMSY - SJO
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$462
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
lun 4/148:46 amSJO - MSY
2 stops23h 54mCopa Airlines
gio 4/175:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops12h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$562
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
lun 4/281:12 amSJO - MSY
2 stops27h 43mAlaska Airlines
mer 5/145:32 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops55h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$738

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans 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 aprile 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 4/15

12:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar 4/29

4:20 pm-10:24 am

2 stops19h 04m

$364

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sab 5/31

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop14h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom 6/15

7:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$373

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

gio 5/1

7:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops25h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun 5/5

9:31 pm-11:18 am

1 stop14h 47m

$376

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun 9/15

1:55 pm-9:51 am

1 stop18h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom 9/21

11:51 am-9:25 am

1 stop22h 34m

$404

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun 4/14

8:46 am-9:40 am

2 stops23h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

gio 4/17

5:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$562

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun 4/28

1:12 am-5:55 am

2 stops27h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer 5/14

5:32 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops55h 14m

$738

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 5/6

1:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer 5/28

5:25 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 34m

$2,434

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 4/22

12:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$127

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer 4/16

8:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$211

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom 6/15

6:07 pm-10:13 am

2 stops15h 06m

$324

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 CR to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated aprile 2, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated aprile 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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 Costa Rica to New Orleans. 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 into for flights to New Orleans from Costa Rica?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $127. Copa Airlines flights start at $324 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $462 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans. 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 aprile 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$199Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$403Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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