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$66+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Central America

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

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Thu 12/258:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2911:25 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$193
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/3011:25 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$217
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/2511:31 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$220
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Sat 12/276:40 amMSY - SAP
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/2411:31 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/67:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$236
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Wed 12/108:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/1611:30 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$248
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Mon 12/297:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop9h 26mJetBlue
Wed 1/142:05 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 12/1$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/238:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/2611:25 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$252
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Tue 12/238:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/3011:25 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 56mJetBlue
Mon 12/810:00 amSJO - MSY
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 12/1$258
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Fri 12/268:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/711:56 amSAP - MSY
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$259
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Mon 12/85:15 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$262

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Expedia)

One-way from

$66
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$922

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Central America 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Central America that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

8:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 1/19

11:31 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$198

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

7:42 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$207

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

5:05 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 56m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 1/14

11:31 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$222

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 2/2

11:31 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$224

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 1/29

1:39 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$229

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

7:42 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

12:33 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$230

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/11

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$234

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

6:05 am-2:52 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

4:02 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 19m

$236

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

6:02 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops21h 05m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 1/29

12:48 pm-9:45 am

2 stops20h 57m

$237

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

6:55 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 3/20

1:03 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Central America?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $165). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Central America is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Central America?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Central America flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated December 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Central America, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,161 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Central America. 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 Central America?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Orleans to Central America.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Central America?

    Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Central America in just under 2h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 29m. New Orleans and Central America are separated by a distance of 1014 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Central America one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $65 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Central America?

    While some choose either New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Guatemala City La Aurora, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda is the most popular route from New Orleans to Central America.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Central America 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 Central America?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $165). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Central America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Central America. 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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