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$160+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in May or September, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$476
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 4/2512:23 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/511:12 amMSY - SJO
2 stops13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/261:08 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Fri 8/295:30 amMSY - SJO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/16$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 9/1511:35 amSJO - MSY
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/218:09 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$361
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 4/2412:55 amSJO - MSY
2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/511:59 amMSY - SJO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 4/177:55 amSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/247:26 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$388
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/288:45 amSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Sat 7/55:10 amMSY - SJO
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$658
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:50 amSJO - MSY
2 stops28h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/237:21 amMSY - SJO
2 stops16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$750
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:15 amSJO - MSY
2 stops31h 18mAir Canada
Mon 4/283:25 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$2,550

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to New Orleans that are best for you.

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San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

2:20 pm-9:32 am

1 stop18h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

5:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$357

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/26

1:08 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/29

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

$360

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

12:55 am-9:43 am

1 stop7h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

9:24 am-10:27 am

2 stops26h 03m

$364

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

12:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

6:14 am-6:48 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$380

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

5:30 am-6:23 pm

1 stop11h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/5

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

$398

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

8:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/5

5:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$658

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/11

12:50 am-5:50 am

2 stops28h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/23

7:21 am-11:13 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$750

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

7:55 am-11:04 am

2 stops26h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/5

11:55 am-8:25 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$3,685

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/15

11:32 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$160

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

1:18 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$183

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Compare providers for flights from San José to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New Orleans

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 April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans is 29 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($357), Delta ($360), and Spirit Airlines ($364) 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 16% 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?

    $160 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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $183 and $192, 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 4 airlines flying from San José to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$214Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$403Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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