Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from £525

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans from £525

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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£525
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£546
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£580
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£600
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£601
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Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
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£1,450
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Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
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£1,455
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£1,483
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Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10
Johannesburg JNBNew Orleans MSY
£1,544
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£1,547
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£525

Cheapest round-trip

£1,450

Average round-trip

£1,680

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Spirit Airlines

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2 (exact fare required; no change given)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24-$44 (one-way; round-trip discounts available)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36 (flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25-$50 (varies with demand and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75-$150 (sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; parking fees in city center extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
EmiratesUAEEKNo
BREEZE MXNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
29°C16°C
17 Apr
28°C20°C
Saturday
11 Apr
27°C15°C
18 Apr
30°C20°C
Sunday
12 Apr
25°C18°C
19 Apr
27°C20°C
Monday
13 Apr
27°C19°C
20 Apr
26°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
28°C18°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C19°C
22 Apr
76%
27°C20°C
Thursday
16 Apr
28°C20°C
23 Apr
84%
27°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to New Orleans. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Emirates, BREEZE, and Turkish Airlines. Johannesburg and New Orleans have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and New Orleans?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and New Orleans with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Emirates, BREEZE, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and New Orleans?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and New Orleans?
Traveling between Johannesburg and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near New Orleans?
There are a number of airports in and around New Orleans. The main one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and other nearby airports include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and New Orleans depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and New Orleans arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and New Orleans depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and New Orleans arrive?

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