South Africa

$622+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to South Africa

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MSY — JNB
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,154
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$622
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,694
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 11/153:29 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2210:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,154
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:17 amMSY - CPT
2 stops44h 33mQatar Airways
Thu 9/181:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops47h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,260
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:50 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 10/96:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,273
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:55 pmMSY - JNB
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 9/199:15 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,349
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:11 amMSY - JNB
2 stops45h 59mQatar Airways
Fri 9/198:25 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/237:00 amMSY - CPT
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/318:50 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop20h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/258:25 amMSY - JNB
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/19:20 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/129:05 amMSY - JNB
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Fri 9/196:50 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops35h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,392
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/228:06 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops36h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,405
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Fri 9/1211:57 amMSY - JNB
3 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/191:55 pmJNB - MSY
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,405
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Thu 9/119:05 amMSY - CPT
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Mon 9/2211:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,412
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Mon 8/2511:13 amMSY - JNB
2 stops27h 07mKLM
Mon 9/111:15 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,531

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

4:18 pm-8:00 am

2 stops32h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

8:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,233

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

7:17 am-10:50 am

2 stops44h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:00 pm-5:57 am

2 stops47h 57m

$1,260

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

9:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

6:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,273

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

9:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,349

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

11:11 am-4:10 pm

2 stops45h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

8:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,352

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

8:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,371

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/25

8:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/1

9:20 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,380

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

9:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

6:50 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$1,392

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

8:06 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops36h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/30

7:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,405

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

11:57 am-8:20 am

3 stops37h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

1:55 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$1,405

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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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 $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Qatar 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to South Africa

Discover the top 4 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,167Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,349Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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