New Orleans to San José (Alajuela) (MSY–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–SJO had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,436 miles in 4h 42m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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MSY–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to SJO
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MSY to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to SJO is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,311 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.