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R10 458+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 November 2025.

Return from

R16 702

One-way from

R10 458

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 270
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/12-9/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 31m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R876 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R320 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 November 2025.

Mon 1/1222:00JNB - MSY
2 stops50h 32mDelta
Tue 9/1211:26MSY - JNB
2 stops36h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/11R16 702
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - MSY
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Wed 10/1215:05MSY - JNB
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/11R16 771
Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY
2 stops31h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/1118:39MSY - JNB
2 stops28h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11R17 322
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - MSY
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1219:55MSY - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/11R17 683
Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1119:55MSY - JNB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11R17 786
Wed 3/1222:00JNB - MSY
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1214:00MSY - JNB
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/11R19 523
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - MSY
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1213:49MSY - JNB
2 stops33h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/11R19 558

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:00-16:32

2 stops50h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/12

11:26-8:25

2 stops36h 59m

R16 702

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:00-20:07

2 stops54h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/12

19:10-8:35

2 stops29h 25m

R16 702

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:00-22:18

2 stops32h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/12

15:05-8:35

2 stops33h 30m

R16 771

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

22:00-20:07

2 stops30h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/12

11:26-8:35

2 stops37h 09m

R16 771

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-17:55

1 stop27h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/12

19:55-10:25

1 stop30h 30m

R17 683

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

21:55-13:17

1 stop22h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 18/5

14:20-21:20

2 stops24h 00m

R17 786

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

19:35-17:55

1 stop30h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 25/11

18:17-7:35

2 stops29h 18m

R17 820

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:35-23:13

2 stops35h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/12

19:55-10:25

1 stop30h 30m

R18 268

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:35-23:04

2 stops35h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/12

19:55-10:25

1 stop30h 30m

R18 268

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 23/5

13:27-7:00

2 stops34h 33m

R18 405

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Best time to book a flight to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

When is the best time to book a flight to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 3 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans takes 27 hours 55 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 714
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 610
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 015
KLM
KLM
From R16 444

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 11 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 486 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 511 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 18,4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to New Orleans.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

  • Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0,0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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