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$744+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/212:55 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/189:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop26h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/26$1,135
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/123:41 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop20h 19m
Delta
Wed 4/19:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop23h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/211:31 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops23h 29m
Delta
Wed 2/189:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop22h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,139
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2511:42 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 23m
KLM
Wed 3/411:59 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops29h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$1,164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/137:49 am
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop28h 11m
Delta
Tue 3/318:25 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops28h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2910:35 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 11/27:45 pm
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops30h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/315:20 pm
MSY
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/149:55 pm
JNB
-
MSY
1 stop32h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$1,237
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2710:35 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/68:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/57:37 am
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop27h 38m
Delta
Fri 3/139:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop20h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$1,395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/57:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 3/138:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,400
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/237:55 pm
MSY
-
CPT
3 stops58h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/102:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
3 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,444
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:26 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops38h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/104:35 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops48h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,445

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,136
(Delta)

One-way from

$744
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,082
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 January 29, 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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New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

3:41 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

9:55 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop23h 37m

$1,136

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

11:42 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

11:59 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$1,164

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

7:49 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

8:25 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,188

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

5:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,237

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

5:54 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,255

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

10:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

8:50 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,261

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

4:47 pm-9:00 am

2 stops33h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

2:45 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$1,275

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

7:37 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$1,395

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-4:10 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

8:50 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,400

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

2:26 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

4:35 pm-9:42 am

2 stops48h 07m

$1,445

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $961). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, 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
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

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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 20h 19m. Fly via Delta, KLM, or United Airlines 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $961). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,134Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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