How long is the flight from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Louisiana you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from New Orleans to San José takes 5h 49m on average. On the other hand, flying from Shreveport to San José takes 5h 59m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Louisiana according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Louisiana to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica.

How old do you have to be to fly from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Louisiana to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:00 am - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIR Liberia

6h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 pm - 9:43 pmLIR Liberia-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 23m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$296United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28

7:50 am - 2:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIR Liberia

6h 26m1 stop Miami

3:16 pm - 11:22 pmLIR Liberia-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$339American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

7:17 pm - 2:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIR Liberia

18h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

3:42 pm - 10:56 pmLIR Liberia-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 14m1 stop Miami

$344American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 3

7:00 am - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIR Liberia

6h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 5:48 pmLIR Liberia-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$369United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 9

6:30 am - 10:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:37 pm - 8:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$376Delta

Sat, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 17

7:46 am - 10:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:37 pm - 8:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$376Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 17

7:35 am - 2:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:05 pm - 10:27 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 22m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$433JetBlue

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:35 am - 2:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:05 pm - 11:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$433JetBlue

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

8:55 pm - 1:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 50m2 stops Orlando Houston Hobby

1:05 pm - 12:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 10m2 stops Houston Hobby Dallas Love Field

$540Southwest

Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 7

5:15 am - 1:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Houston Hobby

1:05 pm - 12:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 10m2 stops Houston Hobby Dallas Love Field

$540Southwest

Tue, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 8

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10:07 am - 8:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 00m1 stop Miami

3:01 pm - 11:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 51m1 stop Miami

$442American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 8:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

3:01 pm - 11:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 51m1 stop Miami

$468American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

10:07 am - 8:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 00m1 stop Miami

6:00 am - 12:14 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 14m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$468American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

7:00 am - 12:21 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 am - 4:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$543United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

9:42 am - 7:37 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 am - 4:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$647United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:03 pm - 7:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 52m1 stop Tampa

4:20 pm - 7:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

25h 40m1 stop Cancun

$672Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

5:15 am - 11:54 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 8:04 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$675Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

10:10 am - 6:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 8:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 55m2 stops Orlando Dallas Love Field

$736Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

7:00 am - 11:56 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:05 pm - 10:32 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$762JetBlue

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

7:00 am - 11:56 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:05 pm - 10:32 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$787JetBlue

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15

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Jan 21

MSY6:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 42m

2 stops

SJO12:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 26

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 15m

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MSY11:15 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$433

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Feb 5

MSY5:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 39m

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SJO12:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 8

SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 10m

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MSY5:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$501

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Oct 9

MSY6:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 28m

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LIR1:18 pmLiberia

Oct 14

LIR2:44 pmLiberia

7h 40m

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MSY11:24 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$582

United Airlines flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica

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Oct 19

MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 10m

1 stop

LIR12:10 pmLiberia

Oct 28

LIR1:20 pmLiberia

7h 23m

1 stop

MSY9:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$296

United Airlines

Oct 19

MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 10m

1 stop

LIR12:10 pmLiberia

Nov 9

LIR8:45 amLiberia

9h 03m

1 stop

MSY5:48 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$369

United Airlines

Mar 1

MSY12:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 06m

1 stop

SJO6:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mar 6

SJO1:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 31m

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MSY9:46 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Mon 10/19

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Liberia

Wed 10/28

1:20 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$296

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LIR Liberia

MSYLIR

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LIR Liberia

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LIR Liberia

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1 stop9h 03m

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/28

6:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

2:37 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 31m

$376

New OrleansSan José

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/27

7:46 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

2:37 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 31m

$376

New OrleansSan José

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/4

7:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

3:05 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$433

New OrleansSan José

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/4

7:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/9

3:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$433

New OrleansSan José

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/1

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/7

1:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops11h 10m

$540

New OrleansSan José

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSYSJO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/2

5:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/8

1:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops11h 10m

$540

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Louisiana is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $404, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in January, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Louisiana to Costa Rica during April average around $429.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisiana to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Louisiana when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $435 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Louisiana for as low as $374 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$142
Fastest flight time	5h 49m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Louisiana in the past 72 hours is $142. The best round-trip flight deal from Louisiana to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $296.

The fastest flight from Louisiana to Costa Rica takes 5h 49m

There are no direct flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Louisiana to Costa Rica.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Louisiana to Costa Rica.
How old do you have to be to fly from Louisiana to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Louisiana to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,100 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,248 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,040 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $387	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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