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$145+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in May or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$145
(Booking.com)

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December

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May

Average price

$424
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Cheapest flights from San José to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/312:29 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 22mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/269:34 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops13h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/61:57 amSJO - MSY
1 stop18h 41mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/105:38 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 1/238:45 amSJO - MSY
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/2911:59 amMSY - SJO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mié. 10/222:25 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/266:56 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$443

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San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/3

12:29 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/26

9:34 pm-10:19 am

2 stops13h 45m

$298

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/6

1:57 am-8:38 pm

1 stop18h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 2/10

5:38 pm-11:18 am

1 stop17h 40m

$342

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/16

6:30 am-11:57 pm

1 stop17h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 3/1

6:00 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$451

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/10

5:51 am-10:58 am

2 stops29h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 2/13

5:00 am-7:08 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$620

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 4/11

11:13 am-8:54 am

1 stop20h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 4/24

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

$672

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/4

1:25 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$159

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/25

4:09 am-3:41 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$247

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 6/15

11:59 pm-8:37 am

1 stop7h 38m

$283

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/3

4:09 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$384

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 6/14

1:26 am-5:32 am

2 stops27h 06m

$775

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 SJO to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 enero 16, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from San José to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San José 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($298), American Airlines ($451), and Copa Airlines ($620) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to New Orleans. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to New Orleans for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to New Orleans one-way?

    $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $210 and $384, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 San José to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$203Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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