Question 1

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to New Orleans depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to New Orleans on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 33h 49m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to New Orleans depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to New Orleans on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 33h 49m.

Question 3

How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Central New Orleans is 11 miles away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

Accepted Answer

All flights to New Orleans land at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. The airport code is MSY,and it can also be referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,136. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $1,411 on average.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is July, where tickets cost $957 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,576 and $1,357 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $970.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is July, where tickets cost $957 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,576 and $1,357 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $970.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New Orleans. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/New-Orleans-Louis-Armstrong-MSY'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally at night, when flights cost $1,210 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,210.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Question 15

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 269 direct flights from within South Africa to New Orleans every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 am the most common departure time and 53% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 16

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 269 direct flights from within South Africa to New Orleans every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 am the most common departure time and 53% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 17

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 1,881 direct flights from within South Africa to New Orleans. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

The duration of your flight to New Orleans depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to New Orleans on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 33h 49m.

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each day?

There are around 269 direct flights from within South Africa to New Orleans every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 am the most common departure time and 53% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans?

Central New Orleans is 11 miles away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

All flights to New Orleans land at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. The airport code is MSY,and it can also be referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,136. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $1,411 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New Orleans?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New Orleans.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New Orleans?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New Orleans?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New Orleans?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally at night, when flights cost $1,210 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,210.

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,881 direct flights from within South Africa to New Orleans. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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