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$167+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MSY
mai 6 — mai 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated mai 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$360
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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 mai 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/281:41 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop16h 21mSpirit Airlines
dim. 11/29:04 pmMSY - SJO
1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/127:55 amSJO - MSY
1 stop12h 43mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/165:05 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/12:20 pmSJO - MSY
2 stops17h 19mAmerican Airlines
dim. 10/196:56 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/261:08 pmSJO - MSY
1 stop9h 14mDelta
ven. 8/296:30 amMSY - SJO
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/29$407
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/282:37 pmSJO - MSY
3 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
mer. 6/46:52 amMSY - SJO
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$480
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/308:45 amSJO - MSY
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
ven. 7/1110:50 amMSY - SJO
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$671
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/912:50 amSJO - MSY
2 stops28h 00mAlaska Airlines
lun. 8/114:53 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops31h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$768
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 9/178:00 amSJO - MSY
2 stops36h 14mAir Canada
lun. 9/227:23 pmMSY - SJO
2 stops28h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,110

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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 mai 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 6/12

7:55 am-9:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 6/16

5:05 am-10:11 am

1 stop6h 06m

$360

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 6/14

11:31 am-5:09 pm

2 stops28h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sam. 6/21

11:10 am-11:19 am

3 stops25h 09m

$364

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 7/24

2:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop18h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dim. 7/27

7:37 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$378

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 5/28

2:37 pm-9:17 am

3 stops17h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer. 6/4

6:52 am-1:52 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$480

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 6/30

8:45 am-8:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ven. 7/11

10:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$671

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 7/23

12:50 am-5:50 am

2 stops28h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dim. 7/27

4:53 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$824

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 7/5

7:55 am-11:04 am

2 stops26h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sam. 7/12

11:55 am-8:25 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$3,706

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/6

1:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer. 5/28

5:25 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 34m

$3,869

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 6/15

11:32 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$167

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 7/26

7:30 am-7:02 am

1 stop22h 32m

$192

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mai 1, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 mai 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $167. United Airlines flights start at $202 while deals on American Airlines start at $238 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 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 mai 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$214Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$390Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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