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Find cheap flights from San José to New Orleans from $129

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to New Orleans departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San José to New Orleans (SJO-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:51 am - 8:38 amSJO-MSY
6h 47m1 stop
7:54 pm - 11:32 amMSY-SJO
16h 38m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Sat, May 11
12:32 pm - 8:49 pmSJO-MSY
7h 17m1 stop
7:54 pm - 11:32 amMSY-SJO
16h 38m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 11
5:30 am - 9:39 pmSJO-MSY
15h 09m1 stop
7:15 pm - 10:03 amMSY-SJO
15h 48m1 stop
$300United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 6
7:00 am - 11:32 pmSJO-MSY
15h 32m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:53 amMSY-SJO
7h 23m1 stop
$307Delta
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
7:00 am - 11:32 pmSJO-MSY
15h 32m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:53 amMSY-SJO
7h 23m1 stop
$317Delta
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Thu, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 2
9:19 am - 5:55 pmSJO-MSY
7h 36m1 stop
6:08 pm - 12:09 amMSY-SJO
7h 01m1 stop
Thu, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 25
9:23 am - 5:45 pmSJO-MSY
7h 22m1 stop
4:25 pm - 12:09 amMSY-SJO
8h 44m2 stops
Sun, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 19
11:59 pm - 9:42 amSJO-MSY
8h 43m1 stop
6:01 am - 10:06 pmMSY-SJO
17h 05m1 stop
$362American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Aug 6
5:30 am - 8:45 amSJO-MSY
26h 15m1 stop
7:15 pm - 10:03 amMSY-SJO
15h 48m1 stop
$365United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 28
6:15 am - 11:53 pmSJO-MSY
16h 38m2 stops
5:23 am - 6:55 pmMSY-SJO
14h 32m2 stops
$391American Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11

Flights from San José to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $385 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $607 and $554 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to New Orleans was $129 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and New Orleans?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in New Orleans.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to New Orleans?

    San José and New Orleans are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to New Orleans, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to New Orleans are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $454 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $473 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San José to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11104 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

8.0 ExcellentEddie, Apr 2024SEA - PHX
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Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

I love flying DELTA it's my favorite airline to fly I love the staff the flight attendants and most importantly the safe flights that the pilots bring every time!!!! period!! My experience has been beautiful every time....I hope the good standards will always be kept

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

Boarding was a little confusing as many folks were trying to get on through priority boarding instead of general. Everything else was excellent.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

When checking our bags at the Virgin Atlantic counter, the employee told us that we should go to Delta because we needed to verify our passports and our names. Fortunately the employee organizing the line stopped us and asked why we didn't hand over our suitcases. He sent us to another line and told the employee that we already have the passports verified in the reservation. She understood and received our suitcases. In London they have a general waiting room, where you stay until the gate number of your flight is announced. KAYAK informed us the gate number hours before the airlines did. Just like the flight to London, the legroom is too small. abusive for a flight of so many hours.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

The only poor experience was the flight the day before was canceled. I have flown enough to change as soon as notified. That was a huge plus for AA. Obviously I paid out of pocket for a hotel. Not AA choice , it was mine. I had resources. Other friends on the same flight were more affected. I know everyone is doing their best and the ability to change my flight was a good move AA.😀

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

On the new 319 NEO? seatback entertainment system did not work even when the flight attendant rebooted it. At least I had my cell phone to connect with wifi.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Flight was delayed three hours waiting for the flight crew, even though the plane was at the gate for the scheduled departure

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

Flight was canceled. Knew there was weather, and were notified of 20 min delayed, and then suddenly canceled. Next reschedule was for 2 days. No help other than to refund. Thankfully full refund and appreciate that. I appreciate discounted airline but felt they could've done more for customer inconvenience.

The seat was very uncomfortable from Boston to Nashville. Otherwise the flight was excellent.

Terrible as usual!!!! Very unprofessional and rude flight attendants! You get what you pay for! HORRIBLE

There was a .79 discrepancy between the cost of the flight and what was paid. Spirit didn't let me obtain my boarding pass until the .79 (seventy nine cents) was paid. Contacting their customer service to resolve the issue was a nightmare that involved many wait minutes and two different departments. The price Kayak gave to Affirm, whom I used to pay for the tickets, and the price Spirit charged for the flight were off by the .79. I almost lost the ticket because of the hassle.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 33mSJO-MSY
$129
5/16Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 37mSJO-MSY
$130
5/1Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 36mSJO-MSY
$132
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 54mSJO-MSY
$134
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 53mSJO-MSY
$141
5/16Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 47mSJO-MSY
$142
5/2Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
22h 18mSJO-MSY
$143
5/2Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 09mSJO-MSY
$150
5/7Tue
3 stops
25h 35mSJO-MSY
$271
5/2Thu
3 stops
11h 53mSJO-MSY
$314

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San José - New Orleans Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Return flight deals:

New Orleans - San José

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