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$1,133+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$1,133
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,587
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 9/179:40 amMSY - JNB
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/303:05 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops35h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,265
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:50 pmMSY - JNB
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 9/309:15 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 9/174:13 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops31h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/309:15 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:20 amMSY - JNB
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/301:55 pmJNB - MSY
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 12/1011:18 amMSY - JNB
2 stops26h 42mDelta
Sun 1/117:40 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops33h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/28$1,484
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 7/511:34 amMSY - JNB
2 stops26h 46mKLM
Fri 7/116:50 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 26mKLM
Deal found 6/29$1,667
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:22 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops32h 13mQatar Airways
Thu 7/248:25 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,676

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to OR Tambo 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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

9:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

3:05 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops35h 23m

$1,265

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

9:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,277

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

4:13 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,287

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

5:20 am-10:35 am

3 stops46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

1:55 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$1,418

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

3:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/20

6:50 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,540

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/5

11:34 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

6:50 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$1,667

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:22 pm-9:35 am

2 stops32h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/24

8:25 pm-5:50 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,676

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-8:35 am

3 stops43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

7:35 pm-10:56 am

3 stops46h 21m

$2,023

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

3:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/20

1:25 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$4,923

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,133

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Deals found on 6/29

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $1,265. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,277 and $1,287, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to OR Tambo. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,349Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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