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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to New Orleans

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Costa Rica to New Orleans

Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
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9:45 am - 8:09 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 24m1 stop Orlando
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9:05 pm - 8:30 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 25m1 stop Orlando
$315Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
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9:45 am - 8:09 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 24m1 stop Orlando
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9:05 pm - 8:30 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 25m1 stop Orlando
$328Frontier
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:35 pm - 11:05 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
22h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:12 pm - 11:25 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$364United Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31
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1:15 am - 8:33 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:00 am - 8:39 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$364United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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2:46 pm - 8:32 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
17h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 pm - 1:01 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 01m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
$378American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:20 am - 10:57 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
16h 37m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:05 pm - 1:01 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 56m1 stop Miami
$386American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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2:05 pm - 10:32 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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7:35 am - 1:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 25m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$495JetBlue
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 17
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2:05 pm - 10:32 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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7:15 am - 12:57 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 42m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$507JetBlue
Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 8
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2:45 pm - 9:50 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
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8:55 pm - 1:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 50m2 stops Orlando Houston Hobby
$511Southwest
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 12
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1:20 pm - 11:20 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 00m2 stops Orlando Austin Bergstrom
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5:15 am - 1:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Houston Hobby
$517Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $324 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $513 and $486 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is December with an average price of $158.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

FAQs - booking New Orleans flights

  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans?

    The city center of New Orleans is 11 miles from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

    New Orleans is served by New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, also commonly referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. The airport code is MSY.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to New Orleans.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2,471 direct flights from within Costa Rica to New Orleans. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Orleans

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Costa Rica to New Orleans

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4201 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Unfortunately, I left my headphone's case in the bag of the front seat. I was seating on 9C. Hopefully the found it and I can get it back. I have not been able to get in contact with Southwest. Other than that, everything went fine.

8.0 ExcellentSolon Leonel, Sep 2026
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Unfortunately, I left my headphone's case in the bag of the front seat. I was seating on 9C. Hopefully the found it and I can get it back. I have not been able to get in contact with Southwest. Other than that, everything went fine.

Maybe different snack selection. To much sodium in them. I know refrigerators are not available but there has to be healthier items.

Wifi was terrible. I couldn't get any work done on the long flight

It's a shame that SW was previously my preferred carrier until they started imposing all these fees (luggage, seats,etc) and pulling back on other perks. I only flew with them this time due to time frame I needed to be at destination. Wasn't provided gate info during check-in, Gate info wasn't displayed at airport until last minute, gate info didn't match what SW personnel announced at fate. Kind of a mess.

The flight was fine. Seats were very comfortable. Attendants were very friendly -

I am very please with the service received from Southwest. Although there was a refuel stop in Fl before we got the Baltimore. The service and kindness of the staff was excellent.

Was good. I miss the free 2 checked bags. That was part of what made Southwest special

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

I like the boarding procedure. A bumpy ride, but it couldn't be helped. Please make sure the exit seats are clearly indicated.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

The flight attendant handled a situation in which an angry passenger was demanding to use his own supplemental oxygen equipment firmly but graciously.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

Nice plane, with TV, comfortable seats and leg room. Updated regularly on time changes

Overall, it was a fantastic experience had no movies up charge for everything haven’t flown in many many years. Crew is fantastic. Flight was good overall great experience.

What's not to like? Value?definitely. Every JetBlue member was extremely friendly on this flight. Very very nice new-ish aircraft,plenty of room. GOOD coffee. Entertainment,I didn't need it,but I think its available. What to do better? Well,there's nothing we can do about the other people, unbelievable how some folks are operating. Just don't allow people to lug all their stuff onto the aircraft. 1 bag. That's it. Be easier for you too. I personally would enjoy more options in schedule. One flight in and out a day is warranted given the local,I understand, but the times are inconvenient. Again, I completely understand why it is that way,It would however be great to have different options.

Had to wait over an hour in line for a Jet Blue agent to appear at the the counter. Ended up a customer service agent from another airline lines helped to check us in, and boarding pass,

Thought the economy premium experience would match that of the Amsterdam to Boston flight. Aircraft was older: chair didn’t lean back. I had to buy a blanket, which on the flight over was complimentary. Flight crew seemed disinterested all around.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Boarding was done extremely poorly, with huge crowds gate loiterers blocking people from boarding, multiple lines of people trying to merge into one line. One of the male flight attendants who was doing drink service was not happy about having to let a passenger back to their seat and was unnecessarily sassy about it. I thought he was pretty entitled and not a great ambassador for JetBlue

Arrived as recommended at 8:15 a.m. for an 1115 flight, that kept getting delayed delayed and delayed and then finally canceled. Instructed for the split flight to go to Fort Lauderdale, and then find our way from there back to New York. I don't think I will ever trust flying with JetBlue again. This was my second horrific experience and I am really angry.

The inflight system with their wifi is a hot mess and doesn't work. Separately they do, but when you try to do theoretically simple things like pair a device for control it all falls apart

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

Trash. Sat on the runway for 40 mins…missed connecting flight because of it now I’m stuck. Thanks…a whole fkn lot.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

It was okay. I opted to pay for an upgrade to an exit row, but this might’ve been the worst exit row experience I’ve ever had. - The fold out table was janky and didn’t fold out properly. - The seats felt squished together as I was the aisle seat in the group of three, but the guy in the middle felt like he was constantly leaning on me. - Everyone who walked by brushed up against me, or knocked my entertainment screen, to include the food and drink carts. Didn’t get one apology or excuse me. - The community flight tracker screen was right in front of me and was sooooooo bright I could barely catch any sleep on my 13hr flight from Seoul to DFW. Not the best experience at all…

Airlines changed our originally booked flights. Our luggage was completely damaged.

Departure more than an hour later. Conexion/waiting time at the airport was more than 7 hours :(

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

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