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$661+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
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 February 12, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/1211:31 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops27h 34m
KLM
Wed 4/111:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$1,165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/249:48 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop26h 12m
Delta
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops34h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$1,189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 3/2912:46 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops23h 54m
Delta
Sun 4/58:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops32h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$1,194
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 6/107:30 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/249:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop25h 21m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/126:43 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops29h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 4/17:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop31h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,246
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 3/291:17 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop23h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 4/59:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop27h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12$1,252
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 6/1010:19 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops28h 01m
KLM
Wed 6/2411:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 08m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$1,265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 10/292:21 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops21h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 11/210:00 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 7/41:05 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$1,277

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 February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,165
(KLM)

One-way from

$661
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,431
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 February 12, 2026.
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

Thu 3/12

11:31 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

11:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,165

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/24

9:48 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

8:25 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,189

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/29

11:39 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

8:25 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,189

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

6:43 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,246

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

9:27 am-3:55 am

2 stops34h 28m

$661

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

7:37 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$828

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Deals found on 2/9

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, 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 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.

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 February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines 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
8,191 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 2 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 Delta can get you from New Orleans to Johannesburg in just under 26h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 22m. 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 $1,134. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 17% 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 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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