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$751+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to South Africa

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 South Africa

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to South Africa. 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 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/257:15 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/72:45 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops37h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 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 stops32h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,350
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:15 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops49h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/178:40 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$1,371
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 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 3/24. 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 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 3/24$1,424
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:10 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/276:55 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops41h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$1,430
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/1012:35 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops43h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,431
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:42 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops33h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/121:00 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops36h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$1,440

Find flight deals from New Orleans to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,348
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$751
(oojo)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,488
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to South Africa 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 South Africa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

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

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

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

Sat 7/4

5:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

11:15 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$1,516

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

12:17 pm-8:35 am

2 stops37h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

7:00 pm-11:26 pm

3 stops35h 26m

$1,535

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

7:37 pm-11:30 am

2 stops32h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,614

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

9:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,692

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-9:30 am

3 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

8:00 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,724

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/4

11:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

6:00 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$1,734

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

3:54 pm-9:30 am

2 stops34h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

8:00 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$1,854

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $1,003). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated March 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and British Airways from New Orleans to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,336 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,336 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,336 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,821 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,336 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from New Orleans.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to South Africa in 21h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. There are 8716 mi between New Orleans and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $1,003). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to South Africa. 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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