Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from R15 254

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Jan 21 — Jan 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in February or October, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Best flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Wed 11/221:55JNB - MSY
1 stop26h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 19/217:34MSY - JNB
1 stop17h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/12R15 254
Tue 3/222:00JNB - MSY
2 stops27h 41mDelta
Tue 10/26:30MSY - JNB
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 20/12R16 377
Wed 11/221:55JNB - MSY
1 stop30h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/213:16MSY - JNB
2 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 494
Tue 3/219:45JNB - MSY
2 stops30h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/25:00MSY - JNB
3 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12R17 014
Thu 22/122:00JNB - MSY
2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 26/115:44MSY - JNB
2 stops31h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R18 037
Tue 3/221:55JNB - MSY
1 stop26h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/215:31MSY - JNB
1 stop19h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/12R18 573

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 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 254

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 931
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 11/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 186 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-16:24

1 stop26h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/2

17:34-19:00

1 stop17h 26m

R15 254

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

22:00-17:41

2 stops27h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/2

6:30-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

R16 377

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-20:17

1 stop30h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/2

13:16-22:25

2 stops25h 09m

R16 494

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:45-18:08

2 stops30h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/2

5:00-9:30

3 stops44h 30m

R17 014

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-17:49

2 stops27h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 26/1

15:44-7:35

2 stops31h 51m

R18 037

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

21:55-16:20

1 stop26h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/2

15:31-19:00

1 stop19h 29m

R18 573

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Deals found on 20/12

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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 19 December 2025.

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 567). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 796). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

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 22 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 18,4 km from New Orleans’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

    Departing from Johannesburg to New Orleans will take you 26h 29m. The distance from Johannesburg to New Orleans is about 14027 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at R14 632, 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 Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 848 and R15 940, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 22% 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 567). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 796). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 632AverageR17 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 848AverageR18 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 940AverageR21 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 288AverageR18 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 335AverageR16 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 371AverageR17 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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