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$178+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans (MSY)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/612:19 pm
SJO
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MSY
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/118:01 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/197:55 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop28h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 5/295:35 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 11/912:35 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop10h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/127:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/2111:13 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 5/255:15 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop18h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/293:19 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/44:17 pm
MSY
-
SJO
2 stops20h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$310
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 3/3010:10 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 9/52:02 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 03m
JetBlue
Thu 9/107:00 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/29$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/711:13 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 4/142:14 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 10/162:45 pm
SJO
-
MSY
2 stops18h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 10/196:54 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop19h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/207:55 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 6/17:13 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 9/131:05 pm
SJO
-
MSY
2 stops20h 27m
American Airlines
Fri 9/186:47 pm
MSY
-
SJO
2 stops17h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/1712:30 am
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 6/295:15 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$327

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

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Round-trip from

$297
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Delta)

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Average price

$452
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans 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 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:55 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

12:30 am-9:49 pm

1 stop20h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

5:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

7:55 am-7:42 pm

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

2:21 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:30 am-11:26 pm

1 stop21h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/8

12:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

1:25 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop27h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

9:53 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

11:13 am-8:46 am

1 stop20h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

5:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$297

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

12:30 am-11:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/4

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

$306
Quickest round-trip

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

12:30 am-8:36 am

1 stop7h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/29

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

$306

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

11:13 am-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/25

5:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$307

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

1:25 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

7:13 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 58m

$318

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,543 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,570 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to New Orleans. 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 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 17m. The distance between Costa Rica and New Orleans is about 1434 mi.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. Delta flights start at $158 while deals on Southwest start at $163 one-way.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Costa Rica to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans. 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 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$184Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$256Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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