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SJU to MSY
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New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
7.63,767 Reviews4-Star Hotel
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$893/person
$2,169 $1,785 total
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from San Juan to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$219
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 9 days ago.
$94 below the typical $313 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 2
7:23 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
1:42 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8h 19m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Return · Nov 9
8:57 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
10:15 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11h 18m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$105
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 $191.
Outbound · Nov 1
7:23 amSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
1:42 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8h 19m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Fastest Flights
$499
Fastest flight found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 9 days ago.
Saves 8h 32m of travel time, but costs $280 more than the cheapest fare.
Outbound · Nov 2
6:40 pmSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
10:30 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
5h 50m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Return · Nov 9
1:35 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8:50 pmSJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
5h 15m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Good deal price
$276
A round-trip at or under $276 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 $295 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$36 less than the average weekday, which is $331.
Best time to fly
Early Mornings
Early Morning departures average $268 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$86 less than the average departure, which is $354.
Low season
February
Fares average $259 in February, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $248 in late January.
$27 below the yearly average of $286.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $219, versus $260 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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28% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 15 · Return Nov 18
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23% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 2 · Return Dec 5
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$322now only$248Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
7:23 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
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1:42 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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10:15 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
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SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
3:55 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
1:42 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
10:15 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
7:23 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
1:42 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
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$219
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
7:23 am
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
10:15 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
5:35 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
10:25 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
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SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$276
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
11:20 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
8:02 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
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SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
5:35 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
10:25 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:25 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
11:40 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$276
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
3:55 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
1:42 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
8:57 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
2:38 pm
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$219
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
11:20 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
11/02/26
8:35 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:25 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/10/26
9:55 am
SJULuis Munoz Marin International Airport
$276
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$191Best New Orleans Hotel + Flight Packages
San Juan - New Orleans packages
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
$1,243/person
$2,486 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8852 Reviews4-Star Hotel
25% Package Savings
$794/person
$2,112 $1,588 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, 2 Poydras St
8.51,470 Reviews4-Star Hotel
$1,713/person
$3,426 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
8.13,443 Reviews4-Star Hotel
16% Package Savings
$1,022/person
$2,429 $2,043 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Trident Inn and Suites
New Orleans, 12340 I-10 Service Rd
6.71,546 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
9% Package Savings
$510/person
$1,118 $1,020 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, 345 St. Joseph Street
8.12,468 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
7% Package Savings
$912/person
$1,953 $1,823 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
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SJU to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
7.92,706 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
$793/person
$1,585 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
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San Juan - New Orleans packages
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, 2 Poydras St
8.51,470 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
1% Package Savings
$1,850/person
$3,743 $3,699 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
8.13,443 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
16% Package Savings
$1,154/person
$2,732 $2,308 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Trident Inn and Suites
New Orleans, 12340 I-10 Service Rd
6.71,546 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
9% Package Savings
$646/person
$1,422 $1,292 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
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SJU to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
7.92,706 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
2% Package Savings
$929/person
$1,901 $1,857 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, 345 St. Joseph Street
8.12,468 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
8% Package Savings
$1,042/person
$2,256 $2,084 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
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SJU to MSY
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor By IHG
New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
7.63,767 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
17% Package Savings
$1,026/person
$2,473 $2,051 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
2% Package Savings
$1,380/person
$2,803 $2,759 total
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Round-trip flight from San Juan
SJU to MSY
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8852 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
23% Package Savings
$929/person
$2,413 $1,857 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $248
Fares from San Juan to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $248, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $259. They peak in late June at about $321, $73 more than the low. The yearly average is $286.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $265 | $284 | $248 |
| February | $259 | $252 | $266 |
| March | $288 | $278 | $297 |
| April | $283 | $289 | $278 |
| May | $289 | $277 | $301 |
| June | $318 | $316 | $321 |
| July | $314 | $318 | $310 |
| August | $284 | $292 | $277 |
| September | $275 | $276 | $274 |
| October | $276 | $276 | $276 |
| November | $281 | $276 | $286 |
| December | $299 | $291 | $307 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $219
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from San Juan to New Orleans, around $219. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $260, $41 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $378.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $378 |
| 172 days | $377 |
| 164 days | $372 |
| 156 days | $359 |
| 148 days | $345 |
| 140 days | $334 |
| 132 days | $325 |
| 124 days | $312 |
| 116 days | $295 |
| 108 days | $281 |
| 100 days | $274 |
| 92 days | $267 |
| 84 days | $257 |
| 76 days | $244 |
| 68 days | $240 |
| 2mo | $241 |
| 52 days | $233 |
| 44 days | $221 |
| 40 days | $219 |
| 36 days | $220 |
| 28 days | $221 |
| 20 days | $222 |
| 12 days | $233 |
| 4 days | $252 |
| 0 days | $260 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan to New Orleans. At $295 it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day, 15% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $345 |
| Mon | $382 |
| Tue | $295 |
| Wed | $331 |
| Thu | $303 |
| Fri | $333 |
| Sat | $329 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Early morning (12am - 5am) is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Juan to New Orleans. At $268 it is 24% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 18% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Early Morning | $268 |
| Morning | $313 |
| Midday | $372 |
| Afternoon | $382 |
| Evening | $372 |
| Late Night | $417 |
What do round-trip flights from San Juan to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $150 to $300 | 31% |
| $300 to $450 | 26% |
| $450 to $600 | 29% |
| $600 to $750 | 7% |
| $750 to $900 | 4% |
| $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 San Juan to New Orleans 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 San Juan to New Orleans.
What is the typical flight duration from San Juan to New Orleans?
San Juan to New Orleans is about 1,720 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the flight 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 San Juan to New Orleans?
There are no direct flights from San Juan to New Orleans; every itinerary connects. The shortest routing is on Southwest Airlines via Orlando, at 6 hours 5 minutes total — a 3-hour-10-minute first leg, a 1-hour layover, and a 1-hour-55-minute second leg. American Airlines via Miami is the next quickest at 6 hours 49 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 New Orleans?
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, you can get downtown by taxi, rideshare, public bus, hotel shuttle, or rental car. Taxis charge a flat rate from the airport to the Central Business District or French Quarter, and rideshare pickups are on the middle curb of Level 1 outside baggage claim. Public transit via JET and RTA buses departs from Level 1 outside Door 2, and the E2 bus line connects the airport to downtown as the most affordable option. Taxis and rideshares are the most used and take about 20 to 30 minutes to reach downtown, making them the fastest door-to-door choices. Rental cars are available at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility off-airport, with a free shuttle from 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
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Juan to New Orleans?
Fares from San Juan to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $248. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $259, followed by January ($265) and September ($275). June is the most expensive month at about $318, and fares peak in late June at about $321. The yearly average is $286. 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 San Juan to New Orleans?
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from San Juan to New Orleans, around $219. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $260, $41 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $378. 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 San Juan to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop red-eyes from San Juan to New Orleans, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg do operate, routing through Orlando on Southwest or Frontier. Southwest departs San Juan at 10:50 PM and lands in Orlando at 1:55 AM, while Frontier departs at 3:00 AM and arrives at 6:00 AM, with both then connecting onward to New Orleans.
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 San Juan to New Orleans?
No airline flies nonstop from San Juan to New Orleans, so travelers connect through hubs like Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Tampa, Charlotte, or Baltimore. Southwest Airlines offers the most frequent one-stop routing via Orlando, with 13 daily connections and a total trip time around 6 hours 5 minutes. American Airlines connects through Miami or Charlotte, JetBlue through Fort Lauderdale, United through Houston, and Frontier through Orlando. Alliance memberships include American (oneworld) and United (Star Alliance), while Southwest, JetBlue, and Frontier are not alliance members.
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 New Orleans?
New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. It is about 15 miles west of downtown and the French Quarter, served by major US carriers and low-cost airlines.
How do I get to Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport from the city center?
From downtown San Juan, you can reach Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport by public bus (routes T5, D53, and E40, which stop on the upper-level roadway), by taxi or ride-share (Uber and Lyft, with designated pickup areas at Terminals A, B, and C), or by driving yourself and using the airport's short- and long-term parking, which has over 4,500 spaces. Taxis and ride-shares are the fastest and most popular options, while public buses are the most economical, and driving with parking tends to be the most expensive due to parking fees.
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
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?
New Orleans Airport has several nearby hotels with free shuttle service, including the Ramada by Wyndham, Hilton New Orleans Airport, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North, all within about 1.6 miles of the terminal. The Hilton New Orleans Airport and Ramada by Wyndham are the closest at 0.3 miles, and many of these properties run shuttles from the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 near baggage claim. There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet zones, rest zones, or cots inside the terminal itself, though the airport remains open 24 hours.
References
- Hotels Near New Orleans Airport (MSY) with Shuttles (2026)
- New Orleans: Airport Hotels near MSY: Airport Hotel Reviews: 10Best
- New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports
- New Orleans Airport MSY Guide to Airport Hotels- iFLY
- 21 Hotels Near MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) Airport | IHG
- Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport Map & Driving Directions | Parking Options for Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport in Kenner
- DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport | Stress-Free Stays & Parking Near MSY Airport - Stay Park Travel
What facilities and services are available to travelers at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, with the network named #MSY-FI. ATMs are located throughout the terminal both before and after security, and cash-to-card kiosks are available on the third level. Nursing mothers can use dedicated Mother’s Rooms, and there is an outside service animal and pet relief area on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal, with designated smoking areas outside on the top or bottom ramps. The airport also has a police station on pre-security Level 2 near Leah’s Kitchen, and lost and found services are handled by the Customer Service Department for items lost in public areas.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the San Juan and New Orleans airports?
At Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, travelers with disabilities can use lifts, ramps, people movers, TDD telephones, accessible toilets, and dedicated parking, with assistance available from the Traveller's Aid desk on the first level of Terminal E; wheelchair and special assistance should be arranged through the airline prior to travel. At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the entire terminal is free of architectural barriers, TTY calls can be made via 711 to 504-303-7700, visual paging is available, and an adult changing table is located post-security in the family restroom next to Shake Shack. Perq Soleil and Air General at New Orleans offer tailored meet-and-greet and concierge services for passengers with unique needs, including unaccompanied minors. Mothers' rooms are available at New Orleans for nursing mothers, and for both airports, passengers requiring wheelchairs or mobility assistance should contact their airline before the flight.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from San Juan to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines operates the most flights from San Juan to New Orleans, using Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the long leg via Orlando or Tampa. American Airlines connects via Miami or Charlotte with Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737-800 equipment. Frontier, JetBlue, and United also offer connecting options, with Frontier using unspecified aircraft and JetBlue and United flying Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 variants respectively.
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 San Juan to New Orleans?
From San Juan to New Orleans there is no nonstop service, and one-stop connections are flown by carriers belonging to two alliances: American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance). Southwest, JetBlue, and Frontier also operate the route but belong to no alliance, so other alliances may reach New Orleans via connections without a supporting member carrier here.
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 San Juan?
When departing from San Juan, travelers can choose between The Lounge San Juan at Terminal A and The Lounge San Juan at Terminal B, both open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Terminal A's lounge offers complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, and flight monitors, with access permitted up to four hours before departure. Terminal B's lounge features an à la carte menu, air conditioning, standard and premium alcoholic drinks, and a children's play area, with access permitted up to three hours before departure. Both lounges enforce a smart casual dress code requiring shirts and shoes, admit one child under 12 free per cardholder, and may restrict entry during peak times due to capacity constraints.
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- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal B SJU AIRPORT Terminal B Luis Muñoz Marín International | Priority Pass
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal A at Luis Munoz Marín International Airport | Amex NZ
- A Guide to Priority Pass Lounges in San Juan Airport | Chase
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- San Juan, Puerto Rico | Visiting All The Lounges at Luis Muñoz Marín Intl Airport (SJU) in One Day!
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport SJU Lounges - SJU Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- American Express Lounges at Luis Munoz Marín International Airport | Amex SG
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby are possible only on select fares and airlines, with flexible tickets and premium cabins offering the most favourable options.