Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour behind New Orleans.
Your MSY to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MSY and SJO:
Miami International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs29,472 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs64,046. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MSY to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY reach their destination on time.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSY to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
