Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for JNB→MSY. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $74.09 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $62.09 (United MileagePlus) on a mixed-cabin itinerary. Lowest first class: 495,000 miles + $59.09 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY) at a glance
- From
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- To
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Qatar Airways (QR) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 18 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New Orleans (MSY)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $74.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $59.09 | 1 stop | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +4 more | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $129.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), South African Airways (SA), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 92,250 pts + $326.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $59.09 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 16 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $70.19 | 2 stops | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 3 | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $425.29 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,660 pts + $175.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 300,000 pts + $59.09 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $929.29 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $62.09Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +2 more | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 115,000 pts + $293.93Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.29Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.09 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $100.49 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $173.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $70.19 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 290,100 pts + $59.29 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 678,250 pts + $792.19 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.29 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 290,100 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 103,200 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 115,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 320,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $74.09; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $70.19; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 88,000 miles + $62.09, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 495,000 miles + $59.09; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)
What's the lowest Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $74.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 21:37 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 16:15 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $62.09 with United MileagePlus on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 16:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 8 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 5 dates, premium economy 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 16 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 1 date, first class 16 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 13 dates, business class 13 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 18 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 18 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Airlink, American Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Johannesburg (JNB) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 215,000 miles with Etihad Guest (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for May 2027 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.