Costa Rica

$84+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Costa Rica

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$84
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$390
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica
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 September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/77:55 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$215
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Mon 10/67:55 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$216
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Sun 9/286:30 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/312:19 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$226
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Tue 9/166:30 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/2412:19 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$234
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Thu 10/97:55 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$236
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Wed 10/157:55 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1912:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$240
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Thu 10/306:41 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/41:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$244
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Tue 10/216:41 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/2512:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$247
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Wed 11/55:40 pmMSY - LIR
2 stops18h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/121:21 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops19h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$247
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Thu 10/96:41 amMSY - SJO
1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/1312:35 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$257
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Sat 9/277:00 amMSY - LIR
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/212:49 pmLIR - MSY
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$263
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Thu 10/234:23 pmMSY - LIR
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/271:59 pmLIR - MSY
2 stops18h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$274

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

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New Orleans

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

6:41 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

1:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$244

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

5:57 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops19h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

3:11 pm-9:28 am

2 stops18h 17m

$260

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

8:19 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

11:37 am-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$260

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Liberia

Thu 10/2

12:49 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$263

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

1:21 pm-10:03 am

2 stops20h 42m

$267

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

11:37 am-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$269

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

4:23 pm-11:45 am

2 stops20h 22m

Liberia

Mon 10/27

1:59 pm-9:18 am

2 stops18h 19m

$274

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

5:57 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops20h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

2:20 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 53m

$280

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Sun 12/7

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$283

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

8:19 pm-10:27 am

2 stops15h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 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 Costa Rica as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Costa Rica. 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica can take about 5h 49m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $244. New Orleans and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1434 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 Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $146 and $207 on JetBlue 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$220Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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