How to get from Johannesburg to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 21h 6m total

Flights from Johannesburg to New Orleans

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 21h 6m
two tickets, via New York: $1,526
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 8,701 mi (14,003 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

United States

21h 6m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

Via New York

United States

22h 55m

with the connection

Johannesburg to New York flight 16h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to New Orleans: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to New Orleans flight 3h 30m

two ticketsfrom $1,526

Via Paris

France

25h 28m

with the connection

Johannesburg to Paris flight 11h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to New Orleans flight 10h 50m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Johannesburg to cities closest to New Orleans

Johannesburg to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 16h 27m Johannesburg to New York New York: 1,168 mi (1,880 km) from New Orleans, flight 16h 25m from $629 Johannesburg to London London: 4,627 mi (7,446 km) from New Orleans, flight 11h 15m from $304 Johannesburg to Sao Paulo Sao Paulo: 4,687 mi (7,543 km) from New Orleans, flight 10h 8m from $376 Johannesburg to Madrid Madrid: 4,737 mi (7,624 km) from New Orleans, flight 10h 10m from $421 Johannesburg to Paris Paris: 4,795 mi (7,717 km) from New Orleans, flight 11h 38m from $412

To New Orleans from cities closest to Johannesburg

Paris to New Orleans Paris: 5,423 mi (8,728 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 50m Boston to New Orleans Boston: 7,858 mi (12,646 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 55m from $143 Providence to New Orleans Providence: 7,867 mi (12,660 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 35m Manchester to New Orleans Manchester: 7,886 mi (12,692 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 5m New York to New Orleans New York: 7,978 mi (12,840 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 30m from $90 Philadelphia to New Orleans Philadelphia: 8,025 mi (12,915 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 20m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to New Orleans?

Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 1h 39m after it, about 21h 6m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,526. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and New Orleans?

Atlanta (21h 6m total), New York (22h 55m total) and Paris (25h 28m total).

How far is New Orleans from Johannesburg?

8,701 mi (14,003 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.