Africa

$485+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Africa

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:34 am
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops29h 16m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/2010:30 am
NBO
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MSY
2 stops35h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$728
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:45 pm
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops25h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 4/191:20 am
NBO
-
MSY
2 stops27h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$729
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/94:22 pm
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops30h 18m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/196:00 pm
NBO
-
MSY
2 stops29h 52m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$736
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:45 pm
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/274:10 pm
NBO
-
MSY
2 stops35h 27m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6$737
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:37 pm
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops29h 23m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/221:20 am
NBO
-
MSY
2 stops30h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$739
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/289:27 am
MSY
-
NBO
2 stops44h 13m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/126:00 pm
NBO
-
MSY
2 stops27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$749
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2312:34 pm
MSY
-
RAK
2 stops17h 26m
Lufthansa
Fri 11/271:15 am
RAK
-
MSY
2 stops23h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/8$772
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/124:22 pm
MSY
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CMN
2 stops37h 33m
Iberia
Sat 10/2412:30 pm
CMN
-
MSY
2 stops38h 16m
Iberia
Deal found 3/5$795
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/189:45 pm
MSY
-
RAK
1 stop32h 15m
British Airways
Fri 4/245:35 pm
RAK
-
MSY
1 stop32h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/9$807
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1811:39 am
MSY
-
RAK
2 stops18h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 4/249:55 pm
RAK
-
MSY
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:00 am
MSY
-
CAI
2 stops34h 15m
ITA Airways
Mon 5/255:55 pm
CAI
-
MSY
2 stops35h 54m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/9$814
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:00 am
MSY
-
RAK
2 stops23h 20m
Iberia
Fri 4/249:55 pm
RAK
-
MSY
2 stops31h 27m
Iberia
Deal found 3/6$822

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$728
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$485
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,488
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Africa
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Africa
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

9:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 4/24

5:35 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$815

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 4/24

9:55 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$822

New OrleansNairobi

MSY - NBO

MSYNBO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

6:42 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/8

1:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$945

New OrleansCairo

MSY - CAI

MSYCAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

8:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

Cairo

Sat 4/11

3:45 am-7:44 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$997

New OrleansCairo

MSY - CAI

MSYCAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

8:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Cairo

Fri 5/15

4:45 am-7:44 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$1,011
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansCasablanca

MSY - CMN

MSYCMN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/9

7:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 6/17

8:00 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,022

New OrleansCasablanca

MSY - CMN

MSYCMN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

9:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 6/18

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$1,050

New OrleansCasablanca

MSY - CMN

MSYCMN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/9

2:43 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 6/17

2:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$1,051

New OrleansCairo

MSY - CAI

MSYCAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

5:19 am-6:05 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Cairo

Sun 4/26

3:00 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$1,061

New OrleansNairobi

MSY - NBO

MSYNBO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

5:35 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops44h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/20

10:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,085

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Africa (average of $549). Flying from New Orleans to Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $941). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Air France, andUnited Airlines from New Orleans to Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Africa?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Africa, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Africa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from New Orleans to Africa in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8447 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Africa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Africa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Africa (average of $549). Flying from New Orleans to Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $941). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New Orleans to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$574Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$625Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$641Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$648Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$685Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$738Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$828Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,051Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$1,238Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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