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Cheapest round-trip
$196
Typical prices: $413-$574
Frontier
Mon 11/19Fri 11/23
SJC - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$92
Typical prices: $222-$388
Frontier
Mon 12/24
SJC - MSY • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $344 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to New Orleans (SJC-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to New Orleans

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:41 pm - 7:15 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
26h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:13 pm - 3:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
24h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$196Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:41 pm - 7:15 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
26h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:13 pm - 3:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
24h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$220Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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3:10 pm - 10:45 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:45 pm - 9:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
6h 00m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$225Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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3:00 pm - 11:40 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:10 pm - 11:55 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
6h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$225Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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2:50 pm - 10:57 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:39 am - 11:06 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
7h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$225American Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
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5:45 am - 1:51 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 06m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:15 am - 2:52 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
9h 37m1 stop Los Angeles
$237Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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1:05 pm - 12:07 amSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 2:14 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
9h 14m1 stop Los Angeles
$237Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
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2:50 pm - 10:57 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:31 pm - 11:54 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$283American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
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8:45 am - 9:43 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 pm - 10:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
10h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$294United Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 2
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8:45 am - 11:15 pmSJC  San Jose-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:00 am - 1:22 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SJC San Jose
7h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$303United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to New Orleans flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to New Orleans typically range from $413 to $574. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $196, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to New Orleans. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New Orleans at $329 round-trip.
•August ($625) and June ($503) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Jose to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from San Jose to New Orleans are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Jose to New Orleans flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$92
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 104% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Jose to New Orleans

When to book flights from San Jose to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Jose to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to New Orleans?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to New Orleans:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from San Jose to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from San Jose to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 1,880 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Jose to New Orleans range from $413 to $574, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Jose to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $479 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from San Jose to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Jose to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Priceless
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to New Orleans?

    Flights from San Jose to New Orleans usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Jose to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Houston Hobby (HOU) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to New Orleans?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Jose to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $129.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to New Orleans?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 6h 08m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 23m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

  • What is the time difference between San Jose and New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San Jose to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $377, about $129 less than Thursday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to New Orleans trip for January. Fares historically average $329 round-trip in that month - typically $296 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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