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$89+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to New Orleans (SJC - MSY)

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SJC — MSY
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to New Orleans
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/233:00 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/243:10 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/183:27 pmSJC - MSY
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:11 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/252:30 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:20 amMSY - SJC
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/3110:53 amSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:18 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$464
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/312:30 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:00 amMSY - SJC
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:48 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:11 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/2512:31 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Mon 12/295:15 amMSY - SJC
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/9$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:48 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 pmMSY - SJC
2 stops23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/263:00 pmSJC - MSY
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/305:40 amMSY - SJC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$527

Find flight deals from San Jose to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(Delta)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$502
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From San Jose to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from San Jose to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to New Orleans that are best for you.

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San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-8:43 am

2 stops12h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

7:05 am-5:29 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$274

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

7:26 am-5:40 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$274

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 1/28

7:45 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

7:26 am-8:05 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$274

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 1/17

7:45 am-11:30 pm

2 stops13h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

12:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$287

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Fri 1/23

7:45 am-9:56 pm

2 stops12h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

1:47 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$324

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Thu 1/15

12:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

7:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 15m

$330

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

2:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$350

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Mon 2/16

10:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

11:42 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$355

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Mon 2/9

10:37 am-8:21 am

3 stops43h 44m

$133

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Thu 12/25

7:43 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$168

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to New Orleans in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California 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 Jose, California to New Orleans?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New Orleans (average of $152). Flying from San Jose, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose, California to New Orleans in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to New Orleans in 12h 28m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1880 mi between San Jose, California and New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $150 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $272 and $294 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Jose, California to New Orleans for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $128 and $136, 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, California to New Orleans?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New Orleans (average of $152). Flying from San Jose, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 Jose to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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