R17 294+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MSY
Jul 27 — Aug 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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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 27 June 2026.

Thu 8/1022:00
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops41h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 18/108:00
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6R17 294
Thu 8/1021:15
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop29h 45m
British Airways
Sun 18/1021:50
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop28h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 23/6R21 692
Tue 18/814:05
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops38h 57m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/915:34
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops29h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R23 289
Tue 18/819:25
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/912:29
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R24 459
Sun 9/819:00
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 16/819:45
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop39h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/6R25 315
Tue 18/822:00
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 7/99:01
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop26h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/6R26 254
Wed 1/714:05
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops46h 44m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/717:19
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops51h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R27 605
Wed 1/714:30
JNB
-
MSY
3 stops39h 16m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/714:01
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops40h 24m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R36 334

Find flight deals to New Orleans

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2026, 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 27 June 2026.

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R17 294

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R26 336
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/10-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 16m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R5 023 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R587 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026

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JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:00-8:46

2 stops41h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 18/10

8:00-18:30

1 stop27h 30m

R17 294

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

21:15-20:00

1 stop29h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 18/10

21:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R21 692

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:25-20:00

1 stop31h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/9

12:29-9:25

2 stops37h 56m

R24 459

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

19:00-21:49

2 stops33h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 16/8

19:45-18:30

1 stop39h 45m

R25 315
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

22:00-18:36

1 stop27h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/9

9:01-18:30

1 stop26h 29m

R26 254

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Deals found on 23/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans takes 38 hours 57 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 cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

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 27 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, 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.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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