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R24 460+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MSY
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

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R24 460

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 329
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 538 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 27/719:00JNB - MSY
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/85:15MSY - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6R24 460
Mon 30/623:15JNB - MSY
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Mon 7/717:07MSY - JNB
2 stops32h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/6R26 627
Mon 30/619:00JNB - MSY
3 stops47h 04mAir Canada
Mon 7/711:55MSY - JNB
2 stops38h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6R47 109

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

19:00-19:16

2 stops31h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

5:15-17:45

2 stops29h 30m

R24 460

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

17:07-8:30

2 stops32h 23m

R26 627

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

19:00-11:04

3 stops47h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

11:55-9:20

2 stops38h 25m

R47 109

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Deals found on 12/6

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 9 June 2025.

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 26 hours 30 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.

British Airways
British Airways
From R955
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R951
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R976
KLM
KLM
From R933

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

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 13 June 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 791 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7,1
Good
9 539 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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