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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from R12 764

JNB — MSY
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans

Mon 21/920:15 -
2 stops44h 08m
Mon 28/915:29 -
1 stop21h 11m
Deal found 2/9R19 664
Mon 21/923:15 -
2 stops31h 22m
Mon 28/911:20 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 2/9R19 792
Wed 11/1119:35 -
1 stop30h 15m
Sun 15/1110:53 -
2 stops39h 32m
Deal found 6/9R19 999
Tue 15/1222:00 -
1 stop29h 07m
Fri 1/118:05 -
2 stops55h 35m
Deal found 5/9R23 106
Mon 21/919:00 -
2 stops33h 57m
Mon 28/97:00 -
3 stops28h 30m
Deal found 2/9R26 660
Wed 11/1119:45 -
2 stops29h 08m
Sun 15/117:00 -
3 stops27h 35m
Deal found 6/9R32 206
Tue 15/1219:45 -
2 stops46h 38m
Fri 1/111:08 -
3 stops38h 32m
Deal found 5/9R40 365
Sun 18/1010:05 -
2 stops43h 46m
Sun 25/1015:43 -
2 stops30h 52m
Deal found 3/9R50 468

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Round-trip from

R19 664

One-way from

R12 764

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 824
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 21/9-28/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 19m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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4/10-31/12
  • 4/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R61 736 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 281 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

20:55-16:22

2 stops50h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 764

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

20:55-23:24

2 stops33h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 055

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

20:55-16:10

3 stops50h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 840
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-18:20

1 stop27h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 669

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:15-9:23

2 stops44h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 28/9

15:29-19:40

1 stop21h 11m

R19 664

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-23:37

2 stops31h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 28/9

11:20-19:40

2 stops25h 20m

R19 792

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-17:50

1 stop30h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/11

10:53-10:25

2 stops39h 32m

R19 999

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

22:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/2

8:19-10:25

2 stops42h 06m

R22 660

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

20:20-23:59

2 stops35h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/2

11:07-8:40

2 stops37h 33m

R24 270

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

22:00-19:07

1 stop29h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/1

8:38-18:35

1 stop25h 57m

R25 592

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R15 649). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 481). 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.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to New Orleans flights typically cost between R15 681 and R16 477 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 629 on British Airways (Oct 22–Oct 29).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 178 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 209 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4 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 30h 15m. 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 R13 910, 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 KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 369 and R15 573, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 32% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R15 649). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 481). 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 910AverageR14 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 311AverageR18 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 573AverageR15 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 784AverageR16 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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