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R12 438+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MSY
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Wed 14/1020:25
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops28h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 21/1017:40
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/4R19 655
Tue 2/620:25
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops28h 36m
Delta
Tue 9/619:17
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 28m
Delta
Deal found 18/4R19 916
Fri 4/1222:00
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Tue 8/1219:55
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 20/4R20 195
Thu 4/621:15
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops25h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 11/617:20
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/4R20 571

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Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 April 2026.

Return from

R19 655

One-way from

R12 438

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 220
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 06m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 16m total
  • Johannesburg to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 460 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R499 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-18:01

2 stops28h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/6

19:17-8:45

2 stops30h 28m

R19 916
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-15:53

2 stops25h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

17:20-7:00

2 stops30h 40m

R20 571

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:25-18:54

2 stops29h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 21/10

15:25-8:25

2 stops34h 00m

R21 635

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

19:00-18:01

2 stops30h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 21/10

7:00-18:30

3 stops28h 30m

R22 011

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-23:41

2 stops33h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 28/6

19:58-9:00

2 stops30h 02m

R25 039

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

13:30-16:24

2 stops33h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/6

7:00-12:00

3 stops46h 00m

R32 469

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

21:15-19:55

1 stop29h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/6

17:20-7:00

2 stops30h 40m

R38 540

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:10-21:49

2 stops33h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/6

15:43-5:30

2 stops30h 47m

R40 226

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-15:47

2 stops28h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 30/5

19:10-21:20

2 stops43h 10m

R41 682

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

17:00-20:00

3 stops34h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 21/10

11:45-4:00

3 stops33h 15m

R53 596

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans takes 28 hours 36 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 286
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 400
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 106
KLM
KLM
From R15 993

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Orleans are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and KLM.

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 mm 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 21 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 611 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 898 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 18,4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to New Orleans.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

  • Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0,0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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