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$127+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to San José (SJO)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San José

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:20 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:20 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1712:24 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$224
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:20 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/912:31 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$230
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:20 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/2412:24 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$240
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/167:20 pm
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop16h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/1812:24 pm
SJO
-
MSY
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:20 am
MSY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:35 pm
SJO
-
MSY
2 stops19h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$259

Find flight deals from New Orleans to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San José (SJO). 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$388
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San José 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San José that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

6:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

12:24 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$224

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

7:27 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

12:31 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$255

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

6:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$265

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

11:38 am-8:19 am

2 stops19h 41m

$270

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/19

6:24 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/29

12:24 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$282

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

8:01 pm-11:19 am

2 stops16h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

11:38 am-11:19 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$283

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/23

8:01 pm-11:19 am

2 stops16h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/30

12:24 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$286

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

10:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$288

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

7:20 pm-11:19 am

1 stop16h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/29

12:24 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$299

New OrleansSan José

MSY - SJO

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

6:24 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 55m

$127

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to San José

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 New Orleans to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 New Orleans-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 New Orleans-San José 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 New Orleans to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 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 New Orleans to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San José (average of $223). Flying from New Orleans to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to San José. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,388 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to San José. 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 New Orleans to San José?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from New Orleans to San José in just under 6h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between New Orleans and San José is about 1434 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $165, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to San José and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $223 and $261, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to San José for a low price.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San José 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 New Orleans to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San José (average of $223). Flying from New Orleans to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 New Orleans to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to San José. 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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