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, United Airlines 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).

R16 841+ Cheap Flights to New Orleans, Louisiana

Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Return from	R17 308
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 224

American Airlines
21/11-25/11
3 total stops
69h 51m total
Johannesburg to New Orleans

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Thu 25/921:20JNB - MSY

1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/107:00MSY - JNB

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/9R16 841

Thu 25/920:40JNB - MSY

2 stops28h 20mDelta

Fri 3/1019:35MSY - JNB

2 stops31h 45mDelta

Deal found 22/9R16 858

Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY

1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 25/1110:54MSY - JNB

2 stops39h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 23/9R17 308

Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1110:54MSY - JNB

2 stops36h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/9R17 723

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Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY

1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 25/1110:54MSY - JNB

2 stops39h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 23/9R17 308

Fri 21/1119:35JNB - MSY

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1110:54MSY - JNB

2 stops36h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/9R17 723

Fri 7/1119:45JNB - MSY

2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/118:00MSY - JNB

2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/9R22 841

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Thu 25/921:20JNB - MSY

1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/107:00MSY - JNB

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/9R16 841

Thu 25/920:40JNB - MSY

2 stops28h 20mDelta

Fri 3/1019:35MSY - JNB

2 stops31h 45mDelta

Deal found 22/9R16 858

Thu 25/921:15JNB - MSY

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1021:55MSY - JNB

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/9R30 379

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Depart

Return

Price

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

10:54-10:25

2 stops39h 31m

R17 308

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

10:54-7:35

2 stops36h 41m

R17 723

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

19:45-19:38

2 stops31h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 14/11

8:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R22 841

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

Booking 45 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 28 hours 20 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, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

Rainfall in New Orleans 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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, andUnited Airlines 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.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

KLM

7,8

Good

1 391 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 928 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 399 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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, United Airlines 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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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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FAQs about flying to New Orleans

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

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