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$789+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New Orleans (MSY)

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from South Africa to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop29h 45m
British Airways
Sat 9/129:50 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop28h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 5/259:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop31h 50m
Delta
Thu 8/204:28 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops33h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$1,324
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2512:40 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops39h 51m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/2012:42 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops32h 18m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,384
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:40 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops37h 21m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/267:56 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops30h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,391
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/121:29 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops31h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,401
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/287:55 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,402
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:15 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/127:28 pm
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops54h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,431

Find flight deals from South Africa to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated May 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,200
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$789
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,273
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New Orleans 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/18

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/12

9:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,200

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

9:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/20

4:28 pm-8:45 am

2 stops33h 17m

$1,324

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

12:40 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops39h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/20

12:42 pm-4:00 am

2 stops32h 18m

$1,384

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

12:40 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops37h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/26

7:56 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 04m

$1,391

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/18

8:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops33h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/12

1:29 pm-4:00 am

2 stops31h 31m

$1,401

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/21

8:55 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops33h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/28

7:56 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 04m

$1,473

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/18

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/12

9:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,565

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/18

7:00 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops30h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/12

11:45 am-6:30 pm

3 stops47h 45m

$1,615
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/31

7:50 pm-5:56 am

2 stops41h 06m

$789

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB - MSY

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/31

2:30 pm-4:21 pm

3 stops32h 51m

$880

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New Orleans

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Orleans (average of $868). Flying from South Africa to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $973). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to New Orleans. 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 into for flights to New Orleans from South Africa?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from South Africa. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to New Orleans?

    For as low as $1,200, British Airways can have you in New Orleans from South Africa in 29h 45m. There are 8716 mi between South Africa and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New Orleans 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 South Africa to New Orleans?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Orleans (average of $868). Flying from South Africa to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $973). 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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