How long is the flight from San José to New Orleans?

Spirit Airlines can get you from San José to New Orleans in just under 17h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José and New Orleans is about 1434 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to New Orleans round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $184, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Spirit Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 San José to New Orleans?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San José to New Orleans.

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Can I find deals for flights from San José to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San José to New Orleans?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San José to New Orleans flights typically cost between $315 and $526 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $206 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 7-Nov 10).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

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

Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/104:31 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$239

Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 12/95:20 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$240

Thu 12/251:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/76:20 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$256

Thu 12/41:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Sat 12/65:20 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$257

Thu 12/2512:35 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/307:20 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$270

Sun 12/71:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Thu 12/116:20 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$271

Wed 12/2410:00 amSJO - MSY

1 stop11h 20mJetBlue

Tue 12/307:00 amMSY - SJO

1 stop9h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 10/27

$275

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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

Sat 12/202:20 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/285:12 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop20h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$270

Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/108:38 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop14h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$246

Sat 1/176:30 amSJO - MSY

1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/187:30 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop25h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$270

Thu 12/41:31 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines

Sat 12/65:20 amMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$257

Tue 12/236:30 amSJO - MSY

1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amMSY - SJO

1 stop17h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$270

Wed 12/242:20 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop20h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/309:32 amMSY - SJO

1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$270

Thu 12/2512:35 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/307:20 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$270

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1 stop26h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/212:13 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$270

Thu 12/2512:35 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/72:13 pmMSY - SJO

2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$279

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Wed 10/297:45 amSJO - MSY

1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/69:05 amMSY - SJO

1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$270

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1 stop27h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/85:15 amMSY - SJO

1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$284

Wed 11/56:00 amSJO - MSY

2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/77:00 amMSY - SJO

1 stop14h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$302

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

Sat 11/228:45 amSJO - MSY

1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/305:15 amMSY - SJO

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$279

Wed 11/261:20 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop25h 59mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/17:24 pmMSY - SJO

1 stop16h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

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Tue 1/131:19 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$136

Sun 1/111:45 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop7h 40mJetBlue

Deal found 10/26

$149

Wed 12/247:00 amSJO - MSY

1 stop14h 52mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$159

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1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$163

Mon 1/1212:22 pmSJO - MSY

1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$167

Fri 1/91:16 amSJO - MSY

1 stop14h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$172

Wed 12/241:50 pmSJO - MSY

2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$173

Sat 1/101:16 amSJO - MSY

1 stop14h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$177

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to New Orleans?

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New Orleans (average of $219). Flying from San José 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 SJO to MSY?

When flying from San José to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 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

4,240 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 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

7,994 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 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

9,001 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 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

4,240 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

8,116 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 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

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How long is the flight from San José to New Orleans?
Spirit Airlines can get you from San José to New Orleans in just under 17h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José and New Orleans is about 1434 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $184, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Spirit Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to New Orleans?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New Orleans (average of $219). Flying from San José 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
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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