R1 369+ Cheap flights from New Orleans

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MSY — CPT
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R24 851 or less
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Fri 30/111:13MSY - JNB
1 stop23h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/221:55JNB - MSY
1 stop27h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/11R19 367
Fri 30/112:40MSY - JNB
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/222:00JNB - MSY
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/11R19 436
Thu 12/313:20MSY - JNB
2 stops25h 45mKLM
Wed 1/423:15JNB - MSY
2 stops31h 16mKLM
Deal found 27/11R19 829
Tue 13/113:56MSY - JNB
2 stops24h 09mKLM
Tue 20/119:20JNB - MSY
2 stops30h 21mKLM
Deal found 29/11R19 847
Thu 12/313:20MSY - JNB
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Wed 1/421:55JNB - MSY
1 stop23h 28mDelta
Deal found 29/11R20 069
Thu 23/47:00MSY - JNB
3 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/419:00JNB - MSY
2 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/11R20 360
Mon 26/17:30MSY - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Mon 9/221:30CPT - MSY
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Deal found 29/11R20 394
Mon 26/19:05MSY - CPT
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/220:50CPT - MSY
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R20 462
Tue 21/47:00MSY - CPT
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 12/513:00CPT - MSY
2 stops48h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11R21 147
Thu 12/320:55MSY - JNB
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/419:25JNB - MSY
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/11R21 284
Thu 23/418:09MSY - JNB
2 stops29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/421:15JNB - MSY
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/11R21 352
Tue 21/47:00MSY - CPT
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 7/513:00CPT - MSY
2 stops47h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11R21 369

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Price

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 30/1

11:13-19:00

1 stop23h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

21:55-17:41

1 stop27h 46m

R19 367

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 30/1

12:40-18:35

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

22:00-17:46

2 stops27h 46m

R19 436

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 30/1

11:13-19:00

1 stop23h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

21:55-15:30

2 stops25h 35m

R19 436

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/3

13:20-22:05

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-23:31

2 stops31h 16m

R19 829

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 13/1

13:56-22:05

2 stops24h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:20-17:41

2 stops30h 21m

R19 847

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/3

11:30-22:05

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:55-13:21

1 stop22h 26m

R20 069

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 26/1

7:30-19:15

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

21:30-16:20

1 stop26h 50m

R20 394

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 26/1

12:40-16:10

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-16:37

2 stops27h 47m

R20 462

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

7:00-11:30

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

13:00-5:19

2 stops47h 19m

R21 147

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

7:00-11:30

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

13:00-5:19

2 stops47h 19m

R21 831

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans (average of R19 025). Flying from New Orleans in November will prove the most costly (average of R31 891). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from New Orleans?

From New Orleans you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (287 flights per day), Dallas (148 flights per day) and Atlanta (135 flights per day).

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R16 178

What is the cheapest place to fly to from New Orleans?

The cheapest city to fly to from New Orleans is Washington, D.C., with prices starting at R16 178. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R16 178

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from New Orleans?

    The most selected flight destinations from New Orleans for the current month are Atlanta, Denver, Boston. While Denver, Boston, Atlanta are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of New Orleans for as low as R16 178 to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R24 919 to fly from New Orleans.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans. At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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