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$172+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$172
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$402
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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 February 20, 2025.

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Tue 4/111:55 amSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:50 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/512:50 amSJO - MSY
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:53 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/21:10 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 5/92:15 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 10/142:25 pmSJO - MSY
2 stops17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/254:49 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 11/28:45 amSJO - MSY
1 stop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/97:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$446
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/1410:57 amSJO - MSY
2 stops21h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 4/187:00 amMSY - SJO
2 stops25h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$620

Find flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

11:55 am-9:27 pm

1 stop8h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

6:50 pm-10:24 am

1 stop16h 34m

$269

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

12:50 am-9:27 pm

2 stops19h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/13

7:53 pm-10:24 am

1 stop15h 31m

$335

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/9

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$396

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

12:21 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

9:28 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$410

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

5:30 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

11:55 am-10:11 am

1 stop23h 16m

$581

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

10:57 am-9:40 am

2 stops21h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-7:36 am

2 stops25h 36m

$620

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

1:12 am-2:45 pm

2 stops60h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/9

5:49 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops55h 03m

$966

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:41 pm-7:02 am

1 stop16h 21m

$172

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

7:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$221

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

5:21 pm-7:55 am

3 stops38h 34m

$265

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans

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

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 $172. United Airlines flights start at $221 while deals on Southwest start at $335 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$199Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$349Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$403Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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