Central America

$67+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Central America

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MSY — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$67
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$95 or less

Good one-way deal

$66 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Central America.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Central America
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 June 12, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:25 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/169:49 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$185
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Sat 7/129:00 amMSY - GUA
1 stop16h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/1912:22 pmGUA - MSY
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/185:25 amMSY - SAP
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Tue 8/1912:35 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
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Tue 8/195:20 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2311:27 amSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 8/175:24 amMSY - SAP
2 stops15h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amSAP - MSY
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/78:49 pmMSY - SAL
1 stop16h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/151:44 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop28h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$297
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Mon 7/219:34 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/287:30 amSJO - MSY
1 stop27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 8/246:19 amMSY - SJO
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSJO - MSY
2 stops15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$306
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Sun 7/138:12 pmMSY - GUA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1712:59 amGUA - MSY
2 stops9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$313
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:19 pmMSY - MGA
1 stop21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1210:00 amMGA - MSY
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 8/316:25 amMSY - LIR
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Fri 9/121:25 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/12$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/46:02 amMSY - BZE
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/91:20 pmBZE - MSY
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$339

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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 June 12, 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 Orleans

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Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/9

7:25 am-8:54 am

Nonstop2h 29m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sat 8/16

9:49 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$185

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

9:00 am-12:04 am

1 stop16h 04m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 7/19

12:22 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$192

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

5:25 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 8/19

12:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$257

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

5:20 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/23

11:27 am-11:01 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$282

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/17

5:24 am-7:43 pm

2 stops15h 19m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-9:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$287

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

8:49 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/15

1:44 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$297

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

9:34 pm-11:11 am

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/28

7:30 am-11:43 am

1 stop27h 13m

$302

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/24

6:19 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops15h 56m

$306

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

8:12 pm-10:17 am

1 stop15h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 7/17

12:59 am-11:43 am

2 stops9h 44m

$313

New OrleansManagua

MSY - MGA

MSYMGA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

8:19 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-7:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$315

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

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Central America as you normally would.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    $67 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $108 and $130, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 New Orleans to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$221Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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