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$965+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Johannesburg

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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 29, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:41 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/169:50 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,315
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Thu 8/67:08 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 52m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/232:45 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops39h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,524
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:01 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops28h 39m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/118:10 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops35h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,584
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:00 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops43h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/269:50 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops38h 02m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,596
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Sat 9/512:05 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/135:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/25$1,597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 10/117:28 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 32m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/238:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$1,602
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 10/112:47 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops35h 13m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/248:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$1,642
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Fri 5/292:01 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops40h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1210:50 pm
JNB
-
MSY
3 stops43h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,644
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:28 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops36h 52m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/228:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$1,665
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Sun 10/117:28 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 32m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/258:20 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/24$1,692

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,315
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$965
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,628
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Johannesburg
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg 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 May 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/30

9:50 am-11:14 pm

2 stops45h 24m

$1,315

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

7:41 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:50 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 48m

$1,316

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

9:50 am-4:52 pm

2 stops38h 02m

$1,596
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

9:55 pm-10:57 am

1 stop20h 02m

$1,775

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

8:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

10:00 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$1,776

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/15

11:49 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

7:00 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,781

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/9

2:47 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

8:55 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,791
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/24

6:05 pm-11:00 am

3 stops57h 55m

$965
Quickest one-way

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/24

11:49 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$987

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$987

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $999). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated May 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from New Orleans to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the New Orleans airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Etihad Airways can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 43h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from New Orleans to Johannesburg is about 8716 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg round-trip from $1,134. Users have found that Delta is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $999). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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 airline flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg. 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 May 29, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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