Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Jose
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to San Jose? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
MSY - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $24.7
2026-11-13
MSY - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $73.1
2026-11-14
MSY - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $73.1
2026-11-10
MSY - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-12
MSY - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-12
MSY - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 17,500 Pts + $50.3
New Orleans to San Jose flight facts
Distance
1,436 mi
2,311 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Jose is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Liberia · Liberia is 100 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MSY - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 81,900 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 102,200 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MSY - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 124,300 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MSY - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 128,600 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MSY - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 128,600 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MSY - SJO
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $44.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
San jose (Costa Rica)
Alta Las Palomas(SLH)
From 60,000 Pts or $185
Monteverge (Costa Rica)
Senda Monteverde Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 95,000 Pts or $504
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica)
Los Altos Resort, an SLH Hotel
From 140,000 Pts or $719
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to San Jose depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to San Jose.
New Orleans and San Jose are about 1,436 miles (2,311 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,436-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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