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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from R12 854

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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 19 May 2026.

Fri 13/1119:35
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops36h 21m
British Airways
Tue 17/1114:07
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops36h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 18/5R20 364
Tue 18/820:55
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/918:01
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R23 011
Tue 18/820:25
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops28h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 7/913:05
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5R23 594
Tue 30/612:40
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops36h 19m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/714:43
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R26 474
Mon 29/612:40
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/718:00
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R28 306
Tue 18/819:00
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops30h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 7/97:00
MSY
-
JNB
3 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5R29 638
Tue 30/621:15
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/717:50
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R33 917
Mon 29/619:20
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops46h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/77:00
MSY
-
JNB
3 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R43 824
Sat 30/513:30
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops39h 19m
Emirates
Tue 2/615:40
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 16/5R45 672

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 19 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 364

One-way from

R12 854

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 994
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 54m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 338 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 641 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 19 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

19:35-23:56

2 stops36h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/11

14:07-10:25

2 stops36h 18m

R20 364

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

20:55-23:00

2 stops33h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/9

18:01-9:00

2 stops31h 59m

R23 011

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

12:40-17:59

2 stops36h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

14:43-4:00

2 stops30h 17m

R26 474

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:00-18:36

2 stops30h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/9

7:00-18:30

3 stops28h 30m

R29 638

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

21:55-20:33

1 stop29h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/9

17:20-19:40

1 stop19h 20m

R36 931

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

13:30-21:49

2 stops39h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/6

15:40-20:35

2 stops45h 55m

R45 672

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

21:55-15:57

1 stop25h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

17:02-19:40

1 stop19h 38m

R58 643
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

21:55-11:42

1 stop20h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 17/6

17:07-19:40

1 stop19h 33m

R59 259

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

21:55-11:42

1 stop20h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/6

17:07-19:40

1 stop19h 33m

R59 259

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

21:55-11:42

1 stop20h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 17/6

17:07-19:40

1 stop19h 33m

R59 259

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R14 453). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 283). 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?

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 19 May 2026.
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
1 516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
KLM
7,8
Good
1 516 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 736 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 989 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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

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 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 33h 05m. 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 535, 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 839 and R16 272, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 23% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans (average of R14 453). Flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 283). 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

Discover the top 4 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 19 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 535AverageR16 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 839AverageR17 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 272AverageR16 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 387AverageR18 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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