SJC - MSY

$138 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to New Orleans

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 Jose to New Orleans departing on 5/16. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$276
Overall average: $462
Delta
Mon 4/27Sat 5/9
SJC - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $148-$198
Delta
Sat 5/16
SJC - MSY • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $276 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and New Orleans. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $358 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to New Orleans (SJC-MSY)

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

Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 9
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7:20 am - 11:49 pm
SJC
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MSY
14h 29m
2 stops
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7:46 am - 8:05 pm
MSY
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SJC
14h 19m
2 stops
$276Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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8:20 pm - 5:24 am
SJC
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MSY
7h 04m
1 stop
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8:29 pm - 9:34 am
MSY
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SJC
39h 05m
2 stops
$299Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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8:20 pm - 5:24 am
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MSY
7h 04m
1 stop
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8:29 pm - 7:02 pm
MSY
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SJC
24h 33m
1 stop
$305Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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7:20 am - 11:49 pm
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MSY
14h 29m
2 stops
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12:59 pm - 8:37 pm
MSY
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SJC
9h 38m
1 stop
$306Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 5
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8:20 pm - 5:24 am
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MSY
7h 04m
1 stop
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8:29 pm - 7:37 pm
MSY
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SJC
25h 08m
1 stop
$307Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Sat, Apr 4
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8:20 pm - 5:24 am
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MSY
7h 04m
1 stop
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8:29 pm - 9:34 am
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SJC
39h 05m
2 stops
$313Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:00 pm - 3:38 pm
SJC
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MSY
21h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:29 pm - 10:55 am
MSY
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SJC
17h 26m
2 stops
$324Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
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6:32 pm - 9:08 am
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MSY
12h 36m
2 stops
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12:59 pm - 8:37 pm
MSY
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SJC
9h 38m
1 stop
$325Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
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7:32 pm - 5:24 am
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MSY
7h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 9:34 am
MSY
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SJC
39h 05m
2 stops
$326Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 11:59 pm
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MSY
10h 14m
2 stops
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3:36 pm - 10:55 pm
MSY
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SJC
9h 19m
1 stop
$327Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose 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 from San Jose to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $344 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $503 and $496 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to New Orleans, 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 San Jose to New Orleans, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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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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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to New Orleans was $138 for a one-way ticket and $276 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Jose to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

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!!

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