South Africa

$1,168+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JNB
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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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 May 9, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:12 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/169:50 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,315
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:07 am
MSY
-
JNB
2 stops40h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/149:50 am
JNB
-
MSY
2 stops58h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,323
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 9/911:54 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops39h 21m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/227:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,428
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 9/111:59 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops39h 16m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/227:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,438
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/811:59 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops39h 16m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/227:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:21 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops44h 54m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/312:35 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,440
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops51h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/106:55 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops37h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,447
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/296:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops51h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/116:55 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops54h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,461
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:30 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops43h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/116:55 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops37h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,483
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:57 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops39h 33m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/97:00 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops36h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,508
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/308:21 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops43h 09m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/97:00 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops34h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,523
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops43h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/251:15 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops38h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,530

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 May 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,315
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,168
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,628
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. 7% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

7:12 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,315

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

9:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,831

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,840
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

11:19 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 31m

$1,889

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/24

7:43 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/1

12:40 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$1,890

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/15

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/4

5:55 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,942

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/23

7:10 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/31

12:40 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,949

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

2:49 pm-9:25 am

2 stops35h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,960

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

9:57 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:55 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop23h 26m

$1,992

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/22

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/29

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops56h 59m

$2,055

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Deals found on 5/8

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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 $999). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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 May 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 23h 31m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8338 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 $999). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). 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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