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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from R38 380

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
May 20 — May 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in February or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R38 380

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 541
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/7-31/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 02m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 356 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 359 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 15 May 2025.

Thu 24/719:25JNB - MSY
2 stops29h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 31/719:38MSY - JNB
2 stops30h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R38 380
Thu 24/718:45JNB - MSY
3 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/719:38MSY - JNB
2 stops37h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R122 170

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2025.
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Johannesburg

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

19:25-17:40

2 stops29h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

19:38-9:25

2 stops30h 47m

R38 380

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:45-8:49

3 stops45h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

19:38-16:15

2 stops37h 37m

R122 170

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/5

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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 9 May 2025.

Booking 45 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 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 15 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 inches 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 15 May 2025.

Food

6,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,8

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

yvonne,Apr 2025

LHR - ORD

Baby in front of me cried throughout the flight.(This was beyond the crew control) A flight attendant that decided he wanted to have continuous conservation with the passenger also in front of me. Considering it was a night flight it was literally painful. Thank you

Food

6,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,8

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

yvonne,Apr 2025

LHR - ORD

Baby in front of me cried throughout the flight.(This was beyond the crew control) A flight attendant that decided he wanted to have continuous conservation with the passenger also in front of me. Considering it was a night flight it was literally painful. Thank you

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at R38 380, British Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to New Orleans and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 960AverageR20 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 424AverageR20 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 641AverageR24 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 793AverageR29 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 812AverageR20 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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