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$972+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in February or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 August 14, 2025.

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$972
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Average price

$1,139
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/268:30 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops29h 08mDelta
Sat 10/1811:40 amMSY - JNB
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/12$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/88:30 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops42h 28mDelta
Sat 12/62:20 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/13$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/69:55 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops24h 32mDelta
Sat 12/610:45 amMSY - JNB
2 stops37h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/13$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/28:30 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops29h 08mDelta
Fri 10/2410:32 amMSY - JNB
1 stop26h 08mDelta
Deal found 8/12$981
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/82:29 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops35h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$990
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:15 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/257:00 amMSY - JNB
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$998
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:15 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops26h 23mKLM
Fri 10/2411:26 amMSY - JNB
2 stops26h 54mKLM
Deal found 8/12$1,001
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:15 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:38 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops32h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,012
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:25 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 10/266:38 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops29h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,025
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/108:30 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops26h 27mDelta
Sun 12/711:25 amMSY - JNB
2 stops37h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,026

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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 August 14, 2025.
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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Price

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

8:30 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops29h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

11:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$972

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

8:30 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops26h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

3:25 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 15m

$976

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

8:30 pm-7:58 am

2 stops42h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

2:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

$976

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

8:30 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops33h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$976

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

8:30 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops29h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

3:25 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 15m

$976

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

8:30 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops32h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

2:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

$976

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

9:55 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop25h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

10:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops37h 55m

$977

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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 August 8, 2025.

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 45 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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  • 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.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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