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$751+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
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 March 26, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:06 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 14m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/309:50 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops39h 58m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:15 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/172:45 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops37h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/51:00 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 11/97:45 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,350
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:15 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/188:45 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops45h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/22$1,375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:26 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop22h 14m
Delta
Thu 5/711:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$1,395
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 11/206:17 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops29h 18m
British Airways
Mon 11/3010:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,403
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/66:06 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 34m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/158:20 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:41 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops34h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 6/137:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops27h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,413
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:55 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Mon 11/910:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/63:29 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops32h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 11/1510:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,429
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/75:20 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/179:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop29h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,430

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 March 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,348
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$751
(oojo)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,488
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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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

2:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

8:45 am-10:47 pm

2 stops45h 02m

$1,375

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

7:00 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$1,424

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

10:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

6:00 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$1,451
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

9:55 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop29h 18m

$1,470

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-6:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

7:00 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,480

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-6:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

7:00 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$1,480

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

2:28 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

9:55 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop32h 59m

$1,482

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/17

11:19 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

11:15 pm-10:51 am

2 stops42h 36m

$1,563

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/13

11:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

11:15 pm-10:51 am

2 stops42h 36m

$1,563

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/16

7:22 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/29

8:25 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops28h 37m

$1,567

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $1,003). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,515). 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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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 March 26, 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
8,341 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,341 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,341 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 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?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. 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 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Johannesburg (average of $1,003). Flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,515). 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

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DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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