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$1,312+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:12 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/129:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,312
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:20 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/149:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,313
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:12 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/169:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,315
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:19 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops37h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/169:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops44h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,318
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:14 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops53h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1712:10 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops52h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,496
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/67:07 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops43h 03m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/172:05 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops40h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,520
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/811:07 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops33h 53m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/182:05 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops40h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,561
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/2612:19 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops60h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops58h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,574
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:50 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/186:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops29h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,633

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 July 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,312
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,390
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 July 24, 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

Sat 9/5

7:12 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,312

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

7:08 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,315

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

12:14 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,316

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/26

12:19 pm-8:15 am

2 stops60h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-1:41 pm

2 stops58h 56m

$1,574

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/24

2:49 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

8:55 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,747
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

9:53 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

10:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$1,763

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/6

6:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

10:00 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$1,780
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/27

10:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops40h 30m

$3,930

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Deals found on 7/23

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $1,082). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New Orleans to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,516 and $2,352 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,312 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 5-Sep 12).

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 July 24, 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
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 30h 11m. 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 26% 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 $1,082). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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