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6:51 pm - 5:34 amSJC-MSY
8h 43m1 stop
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6:11 pm - 5:55 pmMSY-SJC
49h 44m2 stops
$284Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27
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12:31 pm - 11:28 pmSJC-MSY
8h 57m1 stop
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5:15 am - 11:14 amMSY-SJC
7h 59m1 stop
$327Delta
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
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11:30 am - 8:55 pmSJC-MSY
7h 25m1 stop
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10:30 am - 7:23 pmMSY-SJC
10h 53m1 stop
$338Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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12:40 pm - 10:59 pmSJC-MSY
8h 19m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 9:27 pmMSY-SJC
8h 52m1 stop
$344United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17
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6:18 am - 5:04 pmSJC-MSY
8h 46m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:50 pmMSY-SJC
8h 50m1 stop
$348Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
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8:40 am - 10:15 pmSJC-MSY
11h 35m2 stops
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8:45 am - 3:00 pmMSY-SJC
8h 15m2 stops
$349Southwest
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
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6:10 am - 1:49 pmSJC-MSY
5h 39m1 stop
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10:23 am - 6:32 pmMSY-SJC
10h 09m2 stops
$354American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17
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8:45 am - 5:05 pmSJC-MSY
6h 20m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:32 pmMSY-SJC
7h 32m1 stop
$359United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:55 am - 7:10 pmSJC-MSY
8h 15m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 8:30 pmMSY-SJC
8h 05m2 stops
$363Southwest
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17
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2:32 pm - 10:59 pmSJC-MSY
6h 27m1 stop
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9:15 am - 4:20 pmMSY-SJC
9h 05m1 stop
$379American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

Delta flights from San Jose, California to New Orleans

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to New Orleans flight tickets
Delta
Dec 24
SJC12:31 pmSan Jose
8h 57m
1 stop
MSY11:28 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 30
MSY5:15 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 59m
1 stop
SJC11:14 amSan Jose
Delta
Dec 24
SJC12:31 pmSan Jose
8h 57m
1 stop
MSY11:28 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 31
MSY6:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 21m
1 stop
SJC1:41 pmSan Jose
Delta
Feb 24
SJC9:49 amSan Jose
6h 25m
1 stop
MSY6:14 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 25
MSY4:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
22h 36m
2 stops
SJC12:46 pmSan Jose

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to New Orleans

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to New Orleans flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Feb 24
SJC11:30 amSan Jose
7h 25m
1 stop
MSY8:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Feb 25
MSY10:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 53m
1 stop
SJC7:23 pmSan Jose
Alaska Airlines
Dec 10
SJC6:18 amSan Jose
8h 46m
1 stop
MSY5:04 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 13
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 50m
1 stop
SJC1:50 pmSan Jose
Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
SJC8:00 amSan Jose
13h 59m
1 stop
MSY11:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 6
MSY6:04 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
18h 10m
1 stop
SJC10:14 amSan Jose

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to New Orleans 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
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San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sun 2/22

6:51 pm-5:34 am

1 stop8h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

6:11 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops49h 44m

$284

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 12/24

12:31 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

5:15 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 59m

$327

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

10:30 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$338

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 12/13

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

2:35 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$344

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 12/10

6:18 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$348

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Wed 1/28

8:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$349

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 12/13

6:10 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

10:23 am-6:32 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$354

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Thu 12/4

8:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$359

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Sat 12/13

8:55 am-7:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

2:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$363

San JoseNew Orleans

SJC - MSY

SJCMSY

San Jose

Thu 2/5

2:32 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

9:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$379

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from San Jose, California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $344, 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 August, then departing from San Jose, California during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $358.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose, California to New Orleans is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $371. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Jose, California to New Orleans for around $455.

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 afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $380. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $455 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 Jose, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $422 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 Jose, California for as low as $327 on momondo.

How have San Jose, California to New Orleans flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Jose, California to New Orleans flights are approximately 37% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Jose, California to New Orleans

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Jose, California to New Orleans according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to New Orleans. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to New Orleans.
  • How far is San Jose to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    The distance between San Jose and New Orleans Louis Armstrong is about 1888.6 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 39m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to New Orleans?

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to New Orleans

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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7.2
11,038 reviews
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8.0
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8,997 reviews
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