$130 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$302
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$292
San José
San José1 stop$302
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$292

Book Cheap New Orleans to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Costa Rica

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:25 pm
MSY
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LIR
8h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:32 pm
LIR
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MSY
7h 12m
1 stop
$292United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:28 am
MSY
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LIR
17h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 8:32 am
LIR
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MSY
17h 22m
1 stop
$297American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:28 am
MSY
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LIR
17h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:42 pm
LIR
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MSY
28h 02m
1 stop
$300American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 pm
MSY
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SJO
17h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:47 pm
SJO
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MSY
7h 39m
1 stop
$302American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:10 pm
MSY
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LIR
7h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:20 am
LIR
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MSY
18h 40m
2 stops
$302American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:45 am
MSY
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SJO
5h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:05 pm
SJO
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MSY
8h 00m
1 stop
$303Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:10 pm
MSY
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LIR
19h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:42 pm
LIR
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MSY
28h 02m
1 stop
$304American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
9:51 am - 7:37 pm
MSY
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SJO
10h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:52 pm
SJO
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MSY
7h 27m
1 stop
$326United Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9
Delta Logo
7:17 pm - 11:49 am
MSY
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SJO
17h 32m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 10:37 pm
SJO
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MSY
8h 21m
1 stop
$328Delta
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
MSY
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LIR
5h 55m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 10:05 pm
LIR
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MSY
8h 05m
1 stop
$333JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Costa Rica flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica, 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 New Orleans to Costa Rica is November, when tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $499 and $482 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Can I get direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines that provide direct flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica. All flights will have at least one or two layovers in between, which can make the trip longer than usual. The most popular layover options on this route include Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Miami International Airport (MIA).

  • Which travel documents will I need to get into Costa Rica?

    US Citizens flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica are required to have a valid passport to be allowed into the country. The passport needs to remain valid for the whole duration you will be in the country, and you also need to provide proof of onward travel plans, for example, a return ticket. A visa is not a mandatory requirement as long as you don’t plan on staying in the country for longer than 90 days. Otherwise, you will need to visit the Costa Rican embassy for permission.

  • Where can I exchange currency at Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    For you to transact much easier while in Costa Rica, you will have to exchange a few US Dollars for the Costa Rican Colon. SJO Airport has multiple currency exchanges by Global Exchange, although the most conveniently located one for arriving travelers is found in the terminal's lobby. They are open 24/7, so you don’t have to worry about arriving at the wrong time.

  • Which is the quickest way to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from downtown?

    MSY is about 14 miles from downtown New Orleans. The quickest way to the airport is taking a taxi or driving via the I-110W. This will take you about twenty minutes, although you should factor in about ten more minutes into your plans if you’re driving since it can take a while to find parking at the airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    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 New Orleans to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    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 from New Orleans to Costa Rica 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 from New Orleans to Costa Rica?

    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 from New Orleans to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • When flying from New Orleans to Costa Rica, you are most likely going to depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). This is the main international airport in New Orleans, facilitating both domestic and international travel to and from destinations all over America and the world.
  • Most international flights to Costa Rica land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). This is the only international airport in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, serving all international flights to the country.
  • If you want to leave your car at MSY, consider using the offsite parking lots instead of those parking lots inside the airport. Most of the time, they charge lower prices, and you could end up paying up to 50% less in parking fees.
  • To get wheelchair assistance at SJO, ensure that you inform your airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before departure. This should give them enough time to make proper arrangements.
  • To enjoy the lounge facilities at MSY, consider booking with Delta Air Lines. At the moment, they are the only airline with a lounge at the airport. The Delta Sky Club is located in Concourse C near Gate 1.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Costa Rica? 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

Crew was very friendly. Did not like being jammed in the back middle seat. Don’t understand why I can not select an aisle for free based on first come first serve. Also first time I’ve been on a flight which attempted land then circled Detroit airport multiple times.

Terrible. There was a lot of misleading information regarding ticketing, seat upgrades, & boarding group. I also expect my seat will recline. I have back problems & it is very painful for me of the seat doesn’t recline. In addition, when I choose a fare that allows me a carry-on bag, I expect to be able to carry it on. Not be forced to check it. Thos happened on my flight to MCO & back to Boston. Not sure I will ever fly JetBlue again. Further I bought the ticket through hat deal. I will NEVER do that again. They were incapable of providing an accurate record locator # for either leg of the trip. I had to call them before each flight with me VERY stressed about whether I would actually be able to get on my flight. Who does that? Who books flight & then FAILS to give an accurate record locator? Twice!

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

My experience with Jet Blue was wonderful. My experience with Kayak sucked and will never use again.

Jet Blue has excellent everything, Friendly customer service and staff, clean aircraft’s and is always on time.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

For a 4 1/2 hour international flight all we got was 1 small pack of cookies and a drink. You had to watch movies on your own devise.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

They canceled my flight and never told me. There was no follow up email. I had to buy another ticket the day of.

Easy to get our TSA pre check #added. Flight crew was great and entertaining and we landed early!

Flight was delayed 6plus hours Did not take flight Customer service was terrible Will never fly again and will spread how terrible you are You stink

I didnt have a flight. Kayak must be on drugs because I confirmed with spirit that I had no booked flight.

We were surprised to be charged $99 for a personal item. And of course everything offered on the flight was an additional charge. Other than that the pilot flew and landed the plane well and the attendants and fellow passengers were nice enough.

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

Gate changed multiple times. The staff seemed annoyed that we asked for water. We had to pay for the water as well.

It was a full Spirit experience. Got to witness police officers having to deboard a passenger and cost us about an hour of delay. Front seat was spacious and better than expected.

Broke my bag and offered no support or solution afterwards

We didn't get on the flight, they canceled our flight and said there was no flights leaving this weekend and sent me our money back.

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