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

Departing from Costa Rica to New Orleans will take you 7h 14m. The distance between Costa Rica and New Orleans is about 1434 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

When booking a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - MSY

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$229

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$238

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$256

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$257

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1 stop12h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$270

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Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - MSY

2 stops17h 22mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/108:59 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop15h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$206

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Deal found 10/29

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Wed 10/292:40 pmSJO - MSY

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Mon 11/37:05 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 10/27

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Deal found 10/28

$229

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1 stop12h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$270

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Tue 1/131:19 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

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$136

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1 stop7h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 10/28

$146

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Deal found 10/29

$159

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Deal found 10/27

$163

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1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$167

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$168

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Fri 11/7

1:30 pm-6:52 am

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8:59 pm-12:25 pm

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2:06 pm-9:20 pm

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7:00 am-1:01 pm

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1:31 pm-9:42 pm

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5:20 am-11:42 am

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SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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6:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$269

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SJO - MSY

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

7:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$270

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SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

7:00 am-10:14 pm

1 stop15h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:30 am-10:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

6:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:00 am-10:32 pm

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SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

2:20 pm-11:02 am

1 stop20h 42m

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9:32 am-10:32 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$270

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $219). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 CR to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Costa Rica to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

Delta

7.9

Good

7,992 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,999 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,114 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Costa Rica?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.
How long is the flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans?
Departing from Costa Rica to New Orleans will take you 7h 14m. The distance between Costa Rica and New Orleans is about 1434 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans 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 Costa Rica to New Orleans?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $219). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$269	Average$357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$341	Average$623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$357	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$363	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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