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Flights from New Orleans to San Jose

There are no direct flights from New Orleans to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Orlando, about 6h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 06m
MSYSJOMIA

New Orleans to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando

Best ways to fly from New Orleans to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MSY Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 06m
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2
MSY Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 11m
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3
MSY Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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4
MSY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SJO
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 09m
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5
MSY Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 38m
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MSY Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,311 km1,435 miles
Journey time
6h 06mestimate
Time difference
NoneSan Jose vs New Orleans
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MSY → SJO

Flights from New Orleans to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Orlando and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,311 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Houston (IAH) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and San Jose?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

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