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Essential information to help you plan your flight from New Orleans to San Juan.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$226
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$151 below the typical $377 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 2
8:57 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
10:15 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11h 18m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Return · Nov 9
3:55 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
8:02 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
18h 7m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$135
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $252.
Outbound · Nov 1
9:25 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
10:30 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11h 5m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Fastest Flights
$496
Fastest flight found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
Saves 18h 15m of travel time, but costs $270 more than the cheapest fare.
Outbound · Nov 2
1:35 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8:50 pmSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
5h 15m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Return · Nov 9
6:40 pmSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
10:35 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
5h 55m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Good deal price
$326
A round-trip at or under $326 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $340 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$31 less than the average weekday, which is $371.
Best time to fly
Late Nights
Late Night departures average $338 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$46 less than the average departure, which is $384.
Low season
October
Fares average $326 in October, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $313 in late January.
$31 below the yearly average of $357.
When to book
4 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $227, versus $323 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/03/26
10:15 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/09/26
3:55 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
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8:02 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$226
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/03/26
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SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
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3:55 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
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8:02 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$226
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
9:25 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/03/26
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11/09/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$278
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/03/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$256
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$300
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11:58 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
$343
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11/03/26
9:55 am
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$215Best San Juan Hotel + Flight Packages
New Orleans - San Juan packages
Round-trip flight from New Orleans
MSY to SJU
Caribe Hilton
San Juan, 1 San Geronimo Street
8.1863 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
4% Package Savings
$1,499/person
$3,121 $2,997 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from New Orleans
MSY to SJU
Hilton Garden Inn San Juan Condado
San Juan, 886 Ashford Ave
8.2595 Reviews4-Star Hotel
12% Package Savings
$1,270/person
$2,894 $2,540 total
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MSY to SJU
Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino
San Juan, 200 Convention Boulevard
8.7747 Reviews4-Star Hotel
1% Package Savings
$1,654/person
$3,353 $3,307 total
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Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
San Juan, 1055 Ashford Avenue
8.7522 Reviews5-Star Hotel
21% Package Savings
$1,862/person
$4,704 $3,724 total
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Condado Ocean Club - Adults Only
San Juan, 1045 Ashford Avenue
8.1324 Reviews4-Star Hotel
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San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
San Juan, 1309 Ashford Avenue
8.6630 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
15% Package Savings
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$6,017 $5,103 total
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The Condado Plaza Hotel
San Juan, 999 Ashford Avenue
7.6731 Reviews4-Star Hotel
2% Package Savings
$1,173/person
$2,397 $2,345 total
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Best San Juan Hotel + Flight + Car Packages
New Orleans - San Juan packages
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MSY to SJU
Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino
San Juan, 200 Convention Boulevard
8.7747 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
2% Package Savings
$1,684/person
$3,419 $3,367 total
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MSY to SJU
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
San Juan, 1055 Ashford Avenue
8.7522 Reviews5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
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$1,892/person
$4,770 $3,784 total
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MSY to SJU
Condado Ocean Club - Adults Only
San Juan, 1045 Ashford Avenue
8.1324 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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San Juan, 1309 Ashford Avenue
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The Condado Plaza Hotel
San Juan, 999 Ashford Avenue
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Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
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La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
San Juan, 1077 Ashford Avenue
8.8707 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
13% Package Savings
$2,217/person
$5,107 $4,433 total
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Caribe Hilton
San Juan, 1 San Geronimo Street
8.1863 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
4% Package Savings
$1,529/person
$3,187 $3,057 total
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Hilton Garden Inn San Juan Condado
San Juan, 886 Ashford Ave
8.2595 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SJU
12% Package Savings
$1,300/person
$2,960 $2,600 total
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $313
Fares from New Orleans to San Juan are lowest in late January, around $313, and October is the cheapest month overall, averaging $326. They peak in late December at about $426, $113 more than the low. The yearly average is $357.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $326 | $341 | $313 |
| February | $328 | $319 | $338 |
| March | $370 | $362 | $377 |
| April | $357 | $361 | $353 |
| May | $359 | $345 | $373 |
| June | $398 | $390 | $405 |
| July | $397 | $405 | $389 |
| August | $351 | $354 | $349 |
| September | $334 | $338 | $330 |
| October | $326 | $333 | $320 |
| November | $340 | $328 | $353 |
| December | $396 | $364 | $426 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 4 weeks out at $227
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from New Orleans to San Juan, around $227. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $323, $96 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $409.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $409 |
| 172 days | $406 |
| 164 days | $402 |
| 156 days | $397 |
| 148 days | $388 |
| 140 days | $376 |
| 132 days | $366 |
| 124 days | $359 |
| 116 days | $346 |
| 108 days | $319 |
| 100 days | $301 |
| 92 days | $299 |
| 84 days | $292 |
| 76 days | $286 |
| 68 days | $284 |
| 2mo | $262 |
| 52 days | $245 |
| 44 days | $242 |
| 36 days | $235 |
| 29 days | $227 |
| 28 days | $227 |
| 20 days | $237 |
| 12 days | $270 |
| 4 days | $307 |
| 0 days | $323 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to San Juan. At $340 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day, 9% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $365 |
| Mon | $405 |
| Tue | $340 |
| Wed | $365 |
| Thu | $362 |
| Fri | $364 |
| Sat | $398 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Late night (9pm - 12am) is the cheapest time of day to fly from New Orleans to San Juan. At $338 it is 12% cheaper than the average time. Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the most expensive time, 18% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $404 |
| Midday | $453 |
| Afternoon | $368 |
| Evening | $357 |
| Late Night | $338 |
What do round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Juan cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $150 | 3% |
| $150 to $300 | 20% |
| $300 to $450 | 41% |
| $450 to $600 | 18% |
| $600 to $750 | 12% |
| $750 to $900 | 3% |
| $900 and up | 3% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Juan cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from New Orleans to San Juan.
What is the typical flight duration from New Orleans to San Juan?
Flights from New Orleans to San Juan are about 1,719 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from New Orleans to San Juan?
There is no nonstop service from New Orleans to San Juan. The shortest connecting routing is JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale, at 5 hours 12 minutes total (1 hour 54 minutes in the air, a 41-minute layover, then 2 hours 37 minutes). Southwest via Orlando is nearly as quick at 5 hours 20 minutes, while American via Miami takes 6 hours 28 minutes.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?
Getting from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to central San Juan is straightforward, with taxis, rideshare (Uber and Lyft), public buses, hotel shuttles, and rental cars all readily available. Taxis offer fixed-rate fares to tourist zones, while rideshare picks up from designated areas at Terminals A, B, and C; both provide direct door-to-door service. Public buses (AMA) stop on the upper-level roadway outside Terminals A, B, D, and E, with routes like D53 and T5 connecting to Isla Verde, Condado, and Old San Juan for under a dollar. Most visitors choose taxis or rideshare for the fastest and most convenient trip into the city center, especially since parking and traffic in San Juan can be challenging. Car rentals are best if you plan to explore beyond the capital, but within San Juan, a car is generally unnecessary.
References
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport [SJU]: Guide [2025]
- San Juan Bus Fare From Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Medical Center
- Puerto Rico Transportation | U.S. News Travel
- SJU Airport Taxi - Request a Taxi with Uber
- Transportación – SJU Official
- Find cheap flights to San Juan (SJU) | American Airlines
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer in San Juan, Puerto Rico - 25 minutes - 128285P1033 - Trip Canvas
- Cheap flights to San Juan de Puerto Rico (SJU) - Iberia Puerto Rico
When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Juan?
Fares from New Orleans to San Juan are lowest in late January, around $313. October is the cheapest month overall, averaging $326, followed by January ($326) and February ($328). June is the most expensive month at about $398, and fares peak in late December at about $426. The yearly average is $357. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from New Orleans to San Juan?
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from New Orleans to San Juan, around $227. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $323, $96 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $409. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New Orleans to San Juan?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from New Orleans to San Juan, but connecting overnight itineraries do operate, with the overnight leg typically departing between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Southwest runs red-eye legs from Orlando (MCO) landing in San Juan at 12:25 AM or 1:25 AM and from Baltimore (BWI) landing at 12:10 AM, while Frontier has a red-eye from Orlando landing at 1:53 AM.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from New Orleans to San Juan?
There is no nonstop service from New Orleans to San Juan, so all flights connect. The quickest and most common one-stop routings are with JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale, Southwest via Orlando, and American Airlines via Miami, with Frontier also offering connections through Orlando. JetBlue's routing via Fort Lauderdale is the shortest at about 5 hours 12 minutes, while Southwest's via Orlando is around 5 hours 20 minutes. American operates multiple daily connections through Miami, Charlotte, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
Which airport should I use in San Juan?
San Juan has one main commercial airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, about 5 km from downtown and the main gateway for all scheduled flights.
How do I get to Louis Armstrong Intl Airport from the city center?
From downtown New Orleans to Louis Armstrong International, the fastest and most popular options are ride-share and taxi, both offering direct door-to-door service in roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Public transit is the most budget-friendly, with the Jefferson Transit Authority and Regional Transit Authority running buses from the CBD, while the E2 bus line connects downtown to the airport. Shared shuttle vans provide a middle-ground option for hotel pickups, and driving yourself is straightforward with short-term, long-term, and economy parking garages at the terminal.
References
- A Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | Chase
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Arriving & Departing - New York Times
- Find cheap flights to New Orleans (MSY) | American Airlines
- New Orleans Airport Dropoff: How to Get There | Uber
- New Orleans Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?
The San Juan Airport Hotel is located inside Terminal D of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, with direct terminal access and steps from the gates. It is the only hotel inside the airport, and there is no transit hotel or accommodation on the airside, so passengers on a layover must pass through immigration and security to reach it. Several nearby hotels, including the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort and the Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan, are within a mile of the airport but do not offer airport shuttles.
References
- San Juan Airport Guide (SJU) - Sleeping in Airports
- 9 Best Hotels near Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (SJU) for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- San Juan Airport Hotel - Official Website | Best Rates Guaranteed
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport?
Travelers arriving at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport can enjoy duty-free shopping and a variety of restaurants, including fast food options along the corridors and high-end retail stores in Terminals B and C. The airport offers free Wi-Fi, with reviewers noting good connectivity throughout the terminals. There are also animal relief areas, though travelers should see an agent for access. The terminals are connected post-security, allowing passengers to move between them freely.
References
- SJU-Terminal A Puerto Rico - The Lounge San Juan – Terminal A - Global Lounge Network
- A Guide to Priority Pass Lounges in San Juan Airport | Chase
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal A SJU AIRPORT Terminal A Luis Muñoz Marín International | Priority Pass
- San Juan, Puerto Rico | Visiting All The Lounges at Luis Muñoz Marín Intl Airport (SJU) in One Day!
- San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU/TJSJ) | Arrivals, Departures & Routes | Flightradar24
- San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) | Discover Puerto Rico
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New Orleans and San Juan airports?
At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the entire terminal is free of architectural barriers for travelers with disabilities, with TTY service available through the Louisiana Relay Service at 711 and visual paging on flight information displays. An adult changing table is located post-security in the family restroom next to Shake Shack, and mother's rooms are available for nursing mothers. At Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, disabled facilities include lifts, ramps, people movers, TDD telephones, disabled toilets, and dedicated parking spaces, and travelers can contact the Traveller's Aid desk on the first level of Terminal E for assistance. Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance at San Juan should contact their airline prior to travel.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from New Orleans to San Juan?
There is no nonstop service from New Orleans to San Juan. Southwest operates the most connecting flights, typically using Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 aircraft via Orlando, with additional 737-700 and 737 MAX 8 options through Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Baltimore. American connects via Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, and Fort Lauderdale using Airbus A321, A321neo, A320, A319, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Frontier and JetBlue also offer connections via Orlando and Fort Lauderdale respectively, though their specific aircraft types are not published.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from New Orleans to San Juan?
There is no nonstop service from New Orleans to San Juan; the route is flown via one-stop connections, and among the carriers that operate it, only American Airlines belongs to an alliance — oneworld. JetBlue, Southwest, and Frontier all fly the route but are not members of any alliance, so other alliances may serve San Juan only through connecting itineraries on partner carriers.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New Orleans?
When departing from New Orleans, The Club MSY in Concourse A is your best lounge option, offering a full bar with complimentary alcoholic drinks for those 21 and over, showers, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and plenty of charging stations. Children under two are admitted free, and access is limited to 2.5 hours before your scheduled departure. A Delta Sky Club is also available in the Main Terminal, and a United Lounge is located on Concourse C at Gate C5.
References
- The Club MSY MSY AIRPORT Concourse A New Orleans LA International | Priority Pass
- The Club MSY at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Amex US
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY Lounges - MSY Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- American Express Lounges at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Amex US
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby are possible on this route, but they depend entirely on the airline and fare type, with flexible tickets and premium cabins offering the most generous options while Basic Economy typically does not allow them.