What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to New Orleans round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $165, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to New Orleans.. Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to New Orleans one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $146 and $163 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

When booking a flight from San Jose to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to New Orleans?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to New Orleans?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Jose to New Orleans, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 80% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $382 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $574.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San Jose. Users have commonly found prices around $413 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $185. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

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vie. 9/124:16 pmSJC - MSY

1 stop11h 02mSpirit Airlines

lun. 9/158:55 pmMSY - SJC

1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$165

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vie. 9/124:16 pmSJC - MSY

1 stop11h 02mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$165

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Deal found 7/26

$600

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1 stop9h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$682

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2 stops17h 21mSpirit Airlines

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Deal found 7/27

$412

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1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 7/28

$603

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1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$690

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1 stop27h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$191

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1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$290

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Deal found 7/28

$296

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1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/25

$337

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lun. 10/64:16 pmSJC - MSY

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Deal found 7/28

$74

mié. 8/201:09 pmSJC - MSY

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$146

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2 stops17h 35mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$163

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2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$185

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1 stop9h 39mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$341

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose to New Orleans in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Jose to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

7,971 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,604 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,034 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $165, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to New Orleans.. Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to New Orleans one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $146 and $163 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Jose 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$272	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$294	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$326	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$349	Average$493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$436	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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