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$668+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MSY
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
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 August 9, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:35 pm -
2 stops35h 24m
Mon 11/307:55 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 8/6$1,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/193:05 pm -
2 stops30h 38m
Sat 9/268:00 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 8/5$1,172
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/249:40 pm -
2 stops28h 43m
Mon 11/306:02 pm -
2 stops30h 18m
Deal found 8/6$1,189
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/127:35 pm -
2 stops54h 16m
Mon 11/1612:29 pm -
2 stops37h 56m
Deal found 8/4$1,224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 8/239:55 pm -
2 stops24h 16m
Tue 9/110:35 am -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 8/8$1,247
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:15 pm -
2 stops30h 53m
Fri 9/253:29 pm -
1 stop21h 11m
Deal found 8/4$1,375
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:50 pm -
2 stops30h 08m
Fri 9/256:59 pm -
2 stops32h 21m
Deal found 8/4$1,412
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/189:15 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Fri 9/259:50 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 8/4$1,490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Tue 9/227:00 pm -
2 stops35h 53m
Tue 9/297:00 am -
3 stops28h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1210:00 pm -
1 stop28h 47m
Mon 11/1611:27 am -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 8/4$1,948

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 August 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,133
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$668
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,254
From South Africa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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 August 9, 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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

3:05 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops30h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-6:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$1,172
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/23

9:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop18h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

5:16 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$1,172

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/24

9:40 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops28h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/30

6:02 pm-8:20 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,189

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

7:35 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops29h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/8

10:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,222

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

7:35 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops54h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/16

12:29 pm-10:25 am

2 stops37h 56m

$1,224
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

5:00 pm-4:03 pm

3 stops55h 03m

$668

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$912
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgNew Orleans

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JNBMSY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

9:55 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$1,390

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Orleans (average of $979). Flying from South Africa to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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 $1,172, United Airlines can have you in New Orleans from South Africa in 18h 59m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Orleans (average of $979). Flying from South Africa to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). 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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