Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
New Orleans and San Jose share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSY to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSY and SJO:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Right now, R 2,467 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,848. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSY to SJO.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
79% of flights taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MSY? If you're catching an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the busiest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to SJO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
