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Cheapest return flight
R19 874
Typical prices: R17 811-R24 975
British Airways
Mon 12/3Fri 16/3
JNB - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 371
Typical prices: R13 417-R22 088
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Thu 13/12
JNB - MSY • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to New Orleans

 
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Recent return flight deals to New Orleans

Fri, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 16
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:50Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
30h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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20:55 - 10:25New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
R19 874British Airways
22 hours ago
Fri, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 16
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19:35 - 17:50Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
30h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:52 - 10:25New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R20 649British Airways
22 hours ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
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21:20 - 17:50Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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15:36 - 10:25New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R20 929British Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
30h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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15:36 - 10:25New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
R21 011British Airways
3+ days ago
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:04Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 14m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:35New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R27 966United Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Dec 26
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:29Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
31h 39m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:35New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R27 966United Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
9:30 - 23:44Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
46h 14m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
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8:00 - 10:35New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
42h 35m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Boston Logan Intl Frankfurt am Main
R32 119United Airlines
6 hours ago
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 18:03Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
28h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:18 - 19:10New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R33 964Virgin Atlantic
2 days ago
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 23
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21:20 - 16:38Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
27h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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19:59 - 10:15New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R38 612Virgin Atlantic
3+ days ago
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 23
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 16:38Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New Orleans New Orleans Louis Armstrong
27h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:59 - 10:15New Orleans  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R141 378Virgin Atlantic
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to New Orleans

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans is the cheapest route at R19 874 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to New Orleans?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to New Orleans costs R21 342, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R20 622, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R20 968.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans at R17 468 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R26 351.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans with an average price of R16 282 return.
•July (R25 675) and January (R24 653) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans?

Night flights to New Orleans are the cheapest at R19 693 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R26 351.

What is a good deal for flights to New Orleans?

Flights under R17 811 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New Orleans at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R17 163.

Key details for flights to New Orleans

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R11 371
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 83% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to New Orleans, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to New Orleans is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to New Orleans is around R17 811 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to New Orleans?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New Orleans are from Johannesburg, starting at R19 874 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New Orleans?

    Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to New Orleans at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to New Orleans. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking New Orleans flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to New Orleans, a good return fare is around R17 811. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to New Orleans in March. Return fares historically average R16 282, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R6 658 on a return flight. Evening flights to New Orleans average R19 693 compared to R26 351 for midday flights.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to New Orleans

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 697 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,5Entertainment
6,9Food
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
Airline reviews

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

10,0 ExcellentLye Sim, Jun 2026
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Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Needed a 6 hour lay over in Atlanta. How can this be avoided ?

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

American Airlines seats can be more comfortable and it would be nice if they have screens to watch movies instead of just on my phone.

The flight went great. Of course sleeping is always a challenge for me when sitting up but there’s nothing they could’ve done about that. All went as great as it could’ve. Food great, friendly flight attendants and good entertainment.

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

The flight attendant handled a situation in which an angry passenger was demanding to use his own supplemental oxygen equipment firmly but graciously.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

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