Central America

$74+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Central America

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MSY — SJO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$68 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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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. 10% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 January 8, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/226:05 amMSY - GUA
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/251:28 pmGUA - MSY
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$172
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Sun 1/256:05 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/14:02 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop16h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$183
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 1/256:05 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/71:36 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop19h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/147:00 amMSY - GUA
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/221:28 pmGUA - MSY
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$205
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Thu 1/227:42 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/251:30 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$209
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Thu 2/197:00 amMSY - SAP
1 stop5h 49mJetBlue
Sun 2/222:00 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop7h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 1/6$209
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Tue 2/176:20 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/224:02 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$209
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Wed 2/118:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/222:47 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop17h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/226:05 amMSY - GUA
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/261:28 pmGUA - MSY
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$213
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Fri 1/238:00 amMSY - SAP
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/1111:31 amSAP - MSY
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$215
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Sun 4/197:00 amMSY - SAP
1 stop6h 30mJetBlue
Fri 4/241:45 pmSAP - MSY
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 1/6$218
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Thu 1/296:05 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/54:02 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop16h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$218

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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 January 8, 2026.
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 OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 1/25

1:28 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$172

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

Sun 2/1

4:02 pm-8:22 am

1 stop16h 20m

$183

New OrleansGuatemala City

MSY - GUA

MSYGUA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 1/26

1:28 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$213

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 2/11

11:31 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$216

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 2/25

1:50 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$227

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 3/4

1:50 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$227

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 3/15

1:40 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$227

New OrleansSan Pedro Sula

MSY - SAP

MSYSAP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 2/22

2:00 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$227

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$228

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-2:52 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

4:02 pm-8:22 am

1 stop16h 20m

$228

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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 $269). 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 January 8, 2026.

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.

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 January 8, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Central America in just under 5h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 37m. 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $64 and $65, 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, 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 $269). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$239Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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