What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $112. Users have also found prices from $169 and $175 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 58% on flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $336. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $693.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Costa Rica. Flights to Costa Rica from New Orleans in August are about $505 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $248.

What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

For a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

Fri 8/158:21 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/2011:27 amSJO - MSY

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Deal found 7/28

$224

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Deal found 7/30

$230

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Deal found 7/29

$290

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1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$369

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Deal found 7/29

$383

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Deal found 7/29

$389

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Deal found 7/30

$470

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1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$486

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3 stops31h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$638

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Fri 8/158:21 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/2011:27 amSJO - MSY

1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$224

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1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$230

Thu 8/287:32 amMSY - SJO

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Thu 9/46:00 amSJO - MSY

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Deal found 7/29

$290

Fri 10/36:25 amMSY - LIR

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Wed 10/81:25 pmLIR - MSY

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Deal found 7/29

$389

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3 stops28h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$470

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1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$486

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Deal found 7/29

$369

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3 stops31h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$638

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Tue 8/56:02 amMSY - SJO

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$385

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$783

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$338

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$340

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$1,102

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$231

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$665

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Thu 9/255:20 amMSY - SJO

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Deal found 7/29

$94

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Deal found 7/29

$112

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$201

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$202

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$219

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$291

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8:21 pm-11:12 am

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7:32 am-1:40 pm

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6:00 am-7:14 pm

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MSYLIR

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6:00 am-11:45 am

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2:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$369

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MSYLIR

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6:25 am-12:00 pm

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Liberia

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1:25 pm-11:01 pm

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$389

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MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

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7:17 am-6:20 am

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11:20 am-4:57 pm

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$470

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MSY - LIR

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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9:15 am-12:10 pm

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1:20 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$486

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

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Sun 9/7

3:00 pm-11:52 pm

3 stops31h 52m

$638

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

5:20 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$94

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/23

5:20 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 12m

$112

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 CR?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,048 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?
For a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $112. Users have also found prices from $169 and $175 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$183	Average$512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$240	Average$331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$301	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$369	Average$580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$381	Average$633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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