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$246+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Africa

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MSY — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$608
(Delta)

One-way from

$246
(British Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,132
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Africa
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:29 pmMSY - RAK
1 stop30h 26mDelta
Thu 2/196:00 amRAK - MSY
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/8$608
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/159:53 amMSY - RAK
1 stop14h 02mDelta
Sun 1/258:55 amRAK - MSY
1 stop20h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/7$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/1512:40 pmMSY - RAK
2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/251:20 pmRAK - MSY
2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$623
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 9/99:50 pmMSY - CMN
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/1612:30 pmCMN - MSY
2 stops40h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$624
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2212:00 pmMSY - RAK
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Thu 1/293:35 pmRAK - MSY
2 stops39h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$645
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:50 pmMSY - CMN
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 4/281:40 pmCMN - MSY
2 stops37h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:57 pmMSY - NBO
2 stops24h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/161:35 amNBO - MSY
2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$729
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:00 amMSY - NBO
2 stops29h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 5/264:10 pmNBO - MSY
2 stops32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$738
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/152:21 pmMSY - RAK
2 stops19h 49mBritish Airways
Sun 1/255:25 pmRAK - MSY
2 stops34h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$740
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:00 amMSY - NBO
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 3/18:45 amNBO - MSY
2 stops44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/8$741
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:50 pmMSY - RAK
1 stop35h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 4/83:45 pmRAK - MSY
2 stops33h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$743
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:04 amMSY - RAK
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2910:35 amRAK - MSY
3 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$760

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Africa that are best for you.

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New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

9:55 am-10:45 am

2 stops41h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 2/19

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$608

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

5:29 pm-6:55 am

1 stop30h 26m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops32h 50m

$608

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

9:53 am-6:55 am

1 stop14h 02m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 1/25

8:55 am-10:02 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$618

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

9:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops19h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 1/25

1:20 pm-9:46 am

2 stops27h 26m

$623

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

12:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 1/29

3:35 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops39h 16m

$645

New OrleansCasablanca

MSY - CMN

MSYCMN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

9:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/28

1:40 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops34h 12m

$664

New OrleansNairobi

MSY - NBO

MSYNBO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

2:57 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 08m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/16

1:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$729

New OrleansNairobi

MSY - NBO

MSYNBO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

2:57 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/17

1:20 am-9:19 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$729

New OrleansNairobi

MSY - NBO

MSYNBO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

8:45 am-8:15 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$741

New OrleansMarrakech

MSY - RAK

MSYRAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

11:04 am-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 1/29

10:35 am-11:56 pm

3 stops20h 21m

$760

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Africa

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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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 January 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air France, and United 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
556 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,031 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines fly from New Orleans to Africa in about 19h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4750 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Africa are Qatar Airways ($712), Turkish Airlines ($857), and Delta ($1,122).

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

    While some choose either New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cape Town Intl or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cairo, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Africa?

    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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$574Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$648Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$685Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$937Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$952Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,000Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,196Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$1,205Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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