San José (Alajuela) to New Orleans (SJO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJO Airport Page →
1,436 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 40m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 6h 5m F9Q6WN → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 39m B6 → ADB6EJA Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 49m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 7h 14m AAACAV → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 7h 20m UA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 31m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 23m AS → AMDLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 13h 9m UA → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 18h 24m B6 → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,436 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJO Routes MSY Routes SJO Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
HOU ~5h 40m MCO ~6h 5m FLL ~6h 39m ATL ~6h 49m MIA ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
MSY → SJO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SJO→MSY LIR→MSY
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 11m 3h 25m
Liberia (LIR) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,436 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from MSY to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to MSY

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MSY is about 2 hours 11 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 William P. Hobby, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).