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$1,222+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/175:40 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:35 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,226
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/67:55 pmMSY - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 12/1310:00 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops31h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 10/286:38 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops31h 02mQatar Airways
Tue 11/48:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops35h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/66:12 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops32h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:00 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,362
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 10/287:56 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops36h 54mKenya Airways
Sat 11/11:35 amJNB - MSY
2 stops49h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/2112:45 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2810:25 amJNB - MSY
2 stops41h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,396
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 10/278:04 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops29h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 11/31:45 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops39h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,442
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 10/278:04 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops29h 36mQatar Airways
Tue 11/41:45 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,447
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 10/278:04 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops36h 01mQatar Airways
Sun 11/28:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,486
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:05 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/248:15 pmJNB - MSY
3 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,500
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:35 amMSY - JNB
3 stops39h 55mAir Canada
Sat 12/137:45 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops29h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 10/22$1,520

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 October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,222
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,349
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 October 23, 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

Sat 3/21

8:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

7:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,222

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

7:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,226

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

5:52 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,226

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

4:17 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

5:00 pm-7:43 pm

3 stops34h 43m

$1,228

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

5:19 pm-5:35 am

3 stops52h 16m

$7,379

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

11:09 am-9:30 am

2 stops38h 21m

$13,209

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Deals found on 10/21

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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 October 23, 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.

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 October 23, 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
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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?

    American Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 30h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from New Orleans to Johannesburg is about 8716 mi.

  • 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 21% 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,210Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,349Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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