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$978+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops32h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/77:09 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop17h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/11$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 10m
Delta
Fri 5/12:34 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops35h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 10m
Delta
Wed 5/63:29 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops34h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$986
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 4/62:37 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop22h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/13$993
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop42h 13m
Delta
Wed 5/610:38 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop26h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops42h 16m
Delta
Tue 5/510:38 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop26h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$1,003
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/306:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops36h 40m
Delta
Mon 4/69:48 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops28h 32m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops42h 16m
Delta
Fri 5/810:19 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops41h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$1,012
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop42h 13m
Delta
Sun 5/102:35 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops37h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$1,016

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$978
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

8:25 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops32h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

5:06 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 44m

$986

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

8:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops34h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$987

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

2:37 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$993

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops48h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

12:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$994

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops48h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

9:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$994

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

11:15 pm-10:31 am

2 stops42h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

10:38 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$1,003

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

11:15 pm-10:31 am

2 stops42h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

9:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,003

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

9:48 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$1,007

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

11:15 pm-10:31 am

2 stops42h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/9

2:20 pm-11:05 am

2 stops37h 45m

$1,012

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

10:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,022

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans (average of $869). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,048). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New Orleans. 0 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans?

    For as low as $986, Delta can have you in New Orleans from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 32h 39m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans is about 8716 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans (average of $869). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,048). 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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