Cheap flights from San José to New Orleans from $138

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1:30 pm - 10:05 amSJO-MSY
20h 35m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 12:25 pmMSY-SJO
21h 55m1 stop
$232Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:57 am - 9:25 pmSJO-MSY
11h 28m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:40 pmMSY-SJO
5h 40m1 stop
$241JetBlue
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Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Feb 6
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1:19 pm - 10:05 pmSJO-MSY
8h 46m1 stop
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4:31 pm - 12:21 amMSY-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
$252Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
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2:00 pm - 9:15 pmSJO-MSY
7h 15m1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:55 amMSY-SJO
5h 55m1 stop
$253JetBlue
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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:22 am - 8:41 pmSJO-MSY
13h 19m2 stops
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4:31 pm - 12:25 pmMSY-SJO
19h 54m2 stops
$311Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:22 am - 2:47 pmSJO-MSY
31h 25m3 stops
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3:21 pm - 11:39 amMSY-SJO
20h 18m3 stops
$369Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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2:20 pm - 8:36 amSJO-MSY
18h 16m1 stop
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9:32 am - 8:39 pmMSY-SJO
11h 07m1 stop
$379United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 3
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1:52 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-MSY
10h 07m1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:05 pmMSY-SJO
16h 05m1 stop
$388American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 30
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6:00 am - 9:07 pmSJO-MSY
15h 07m2 stops
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5:34 pm - 12:34 pmMSY-SJO
19h 00m2 stops
$393American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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6:30 am - 4:01 pmSJO-MSY
9h 31m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 10:32 pmMSY-SJO
27h 12m1 stop
$402United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 28

Spirit Airlines flights from San José to New Orleans

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San José to New Orleans flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 22
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 18m
1 stop
MSY11:53 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 1
MSY6:41 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 49m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Spirit Airlines
Nov 11
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
MSY10:05 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 18
MSY2:30 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 55m
1 stop
SJO12:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 4
SJO1:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 46m
1 stop
MSY10:05 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 6
MSY4:31 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 50m
1 stop
SJO12:21 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JetBlue flights from San José to New Orleans

Our best JetBlue deals on San José to New Orleans flight tickets
JetBlue
Jan 27
SJO9:57 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 28m
1 stop
MSY9:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 6
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 40m
1 stop
SJO12:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
JetBlue
Mar 6
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
MSY9:15 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mar 10
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
JetBlue
Dec 18
SJO2:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 14m
1 stop
MSY9:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 5
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 26m
1 stop
SJO4:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

2:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$232

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

9:57 am-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$241

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

1:19 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

4:31 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 50m

$252

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$253

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

7:22 am-8:41 pm

2 stops13h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

4:31 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$311

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

7:22 am-2:47 pm

3 stops31h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

3:21 pm-11:39 am

3 stops20h 18m

$369

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

2:20 pm-8:36 am

1 stop18h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/3

9:32 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$379

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

1:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/30

5:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$388

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-9:07 pm

2 stops15h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

5:34 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$393

San JoséNew Orleans

SJO - MSY

SJOMSY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

6:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop9h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/28

7:20 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$402

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San José is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $336, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of September, then departing from San José during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $356.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest day to depart from San José to New Orleans is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $363. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San José to New Orleans for around $475.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $346. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $472 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $424 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from San José for as low as $345 on momondo.

How have San José to New Orleans flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San José to New Orleans flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to New Orleans

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to New Orleans according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is 1434.9 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 7h 14m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San José to New Orleans

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,096 reviews
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7.9
7,975 reviews
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8.0
4,238 reviews
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7.4
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7.2
11,042 reviews
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