Costa Rica

$113+ 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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 March 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:40 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop10h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/92:20 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop17h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 3/810:25 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:15 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 6/2012:30 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:19 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 4/2611:35 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:42 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop19h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:30 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop12h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop13h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 3/85:30 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/49:27 am
MSY
-
SJO
2 stops11h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
MSY
2 stops14h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 5/187:55 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$318
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:48 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Thu 6/410:00 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$319
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/288:01 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/410:06 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$322
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:00 am
MSY
-
LIR
1 stop5h 55m
JetBlue
Sat 5/91:00 pm
LIR
-
MSY
1 stop8h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/1$322
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:00 am
MSY
-
LIR
1 stop5h 55m
JetBlue
Sat 5/231:00 pm
LIR
-
MSY
1 stop8h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/1$344

Find 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 March 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$416
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 March 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

5:19 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

11:35 pm-8:32 am

1 stop7h 57m

$303

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

12:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$306

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$318

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

9:37 am-7:39 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$347

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Liberia

Sat 5/16

2:40 pm-8:04 am

1 stop16h 24m

$350

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Tue 5/19

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$354

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Sat 4/25

3:27 pm-8:34 am

1 stop16h 07m

$388

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

12:30 am-11:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

$428

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:13 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

12:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$428

New OrleansLiberia

MSY - LIR

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

5:21 pm-11:28 am

2 stops19h 07m

Liberia

Sat 5/9

2:10 pm-8:32 am

1 stop17h 22m

$432

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $218). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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.

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 March 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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 55m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $306. 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 $95. Users have also found prices from $108 and $126 on JetBlue and United 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica (average of $218). Flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 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 March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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