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$1,257+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:02 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/41:45 pmJNB - MSY
3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,257
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:42 amMSY - JNB
2 stops27h 23mKLM
Thu 12/47:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops31h 44mKLM
Deal found 11/5$1,259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:21 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/95:00 pmJNB - MSY
3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,441
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/77:00 amMSY - JNB
2 stops36h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 11/98:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops36h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,768
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:49 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops30h 46mBritish Airways
Mon 1/1210:00 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,795
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:32 pmMSY - JNB
1 stop19h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/99:55 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop30h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/3$1,832

Cheap 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 November 6, 2025.

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$1,158
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$1,837
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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/28

10:42 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/4

7:20 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$1,259

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/28

6:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/4

10:10 am-6:46 pm

2 stops64h 36m

$1,292

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

4:49 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:00 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,795

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

11:39 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

7:20 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,952

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

6:53 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/27

7:35 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$2,133

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

7:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:00 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$2,145

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

11:07 am-10:50 am

2 stops39h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

7:05 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$2,172

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

3:04 pm-10:25 am

2 stops59h 21m

$1,511

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

6:55 pm-10:50 am

3 stops55h 55m

$1,525

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

3:21 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$2,463

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $961). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Johannesburg in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways 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
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,500 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

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 3 airlines have 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?

    KLM and British Airways can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 27h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 23m. The distance from New Orleans to Johannesburg is about 8716 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg round-trip from $1,159. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,210, and Delta, from $1,349. Users have found that United Airlines 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $961). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,210Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,349Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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