Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from R17 797

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Thu 5/222:00
JNB
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MSY
2 stops32h 59m
British Airways
Mon 9/211:04
MSY
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JNB
2 stops39h 21m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R17 797

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 February 2026.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 796
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 959 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 368 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 6 February 2026.

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R14 022). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 910). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 7 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Johannesburg. On average, Louis Armstrong has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 5 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 18,4 km from New Orleans’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at R14 085, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Johannesburg to New Orleans and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 343 and R15 561, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R14 022). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 910). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 085AverageR16 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 343AverageR20 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 561AverageR17 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR15 841AverageR17 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 866AverageR16 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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