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$773+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,227
(Delta)

One-way from

$773
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,296
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:40 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1010:10 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,101
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/43:35 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 11/106:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,186
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:00 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 11/108:35 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:39 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/128:35 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops29h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/266:20 amMSY - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Sun 11/27:40 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/11$1,227
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/52:07 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 03mBritish Airways
Fri 11/146:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,241
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 11/1710:10 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,249
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:04 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 06mBritish Airways
Wed 11/128:35 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,286
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 11/216:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,291
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:40 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 11/116:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops36h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,301
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:04 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 06mBritish Airways
Tue 11/116:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops30h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,306
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:15 amMSY - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKLM
Tue 9/306:50 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 06mKLM
Deal found 9/8$1,338

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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 September 11, 2025.
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 OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

10:54 am-8:05 am

2 stops37h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

8:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,191

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/26

6:20 am-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

7:40 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,227

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

2:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/14

6:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,241

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/13

6:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,241

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

4:46 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

6:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,241

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

6:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,241

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

3:29 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

6:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,241

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

10:27 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

6:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,291

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

7:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

8:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,299

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

6:04 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

10:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$1,301

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

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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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!

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 27h 05m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or KLM 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 $1,173). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,349Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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