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, United Airlines 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).

R17 792+ Flights to New Orleans, Louisiana

Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Return from	R26 930
One-way from	R17 792
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R22 390

American Airlines
29/6-13/7
4 total stops
61h 08m total
Johannesburg to New Orleans

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15/8
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29h 40m total
Johannesburg to New Orleans

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Sun 29/621:15JNB - MSY

2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 13/719:35MSY - JNB

2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/4R26 930

Sun 29/621:15JNB - MSY

2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/721:50MSY - JNB

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4R27 202

Sun 29/619:00JNB - MSY

3 stops35h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 13/75:15MSY - JNB

2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/4R33 818

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2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 13/719:35MSY - JNB

2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/4R26 930

Sun 29/621:15JNB - MSY

2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/721:50MSY - JNB

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 29/619:00JNB - MSY

3 stops35h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 13/75:15MSY - JNB

2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/4R33 818

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Fri 15/821:15JNB - MSY

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R17 792

Sat 16/821:15JNB - MSY

2 stops27h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4R18 510

Sun 17/821:55JNB - MSY

1 stop31h 21mDelta

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Sun 17/815:05JNB - MSY

3 stops36h 12mUnited Airlines

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JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

21:15-20:33

2 stops30h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 13/7

19:35-9:25

2 stops30h 50m

R26 930

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

21:15-21:37

2 stops31h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 13/7

21:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R27 202

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

19:00-23:31

3 stops35h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 13/7

5:15-17:45

2 stops29h 30m

R33 818

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

21:15-19:55

1 stop29h 40m

R17 792

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

21:15-17:20

2 stops27h 05m

R18 510

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

21:55-22:16

1 stop31h 21m

R24 369

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

15:05-20:17

3 stops36h 12m

R26 018

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When is the best time to book a flight to New Orleans?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans takes 27 hours 21 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 British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways

From R941

United Airlines

From R934

Virgin Atlantic

From R935

KLM

From R929

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

Rainfall in New Orleans 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

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

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 644 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7,2

Good

10 000 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

British Airways

6,6

Okay

6 740 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 911 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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, United Airlines 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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FAQs about flying to New Orleans

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