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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to South Africa flights

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What are the cheapest fares from New Orleans to South Africa right now?

The cheapest fares from New Orleans to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week were to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,395 round-trip, and to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,440 round-trip.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to South Africa?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,179. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $2,247.

Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from New Orleans?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) from $1,695
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,759
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,867

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to South Africa?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to South Africa, while Tuesday is the most expensive. Fares run about 22% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New Orleans to South Africa?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the afternoon with average prices of $1,623. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,855.

Key details for New Orleans to South Africa flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,395
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

Your New Orleans to South Africa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Yes. Fares from New Orleans to South Africa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,542 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New Orleans to South Africa have ranged from $1,542 to $1,995.

  • What are the main airports serving South Africa?

    South Africa has 3 airports. The three busiest are Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) (52% of arrivals), Cape Town Intl (CPT) (29%) and Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) (19%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from New Orleans to South Africa. One-stop options include Delta and United Airlines.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to South Africa?

    On flights from New Orleans to South Africa you can book Economy Class or Premium Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Africa?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Africa include:

    • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    • Sea Point Pavilion
    • Camps Bay Beach
    • Sandton Convention Centre

Your guide to booking New Orleans to South Africa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Tuesday cost about 22% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New Orleans. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in East London, which is the most popular destination in South Africa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

Reviews of the top airline flying from New Orleans to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8649 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

On time, quick boarding, so nice of them to honor active and retired military with early boarding. Attendants were nice . Plane was clean. A bit crowded like all flights.

10.0 ExcellentCaroline, Oct 2026
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On time, quick boarding, so nice of them to honor active and retired military with early boarding. Attendants were nice . Plane was clean. A bit crowded like all flights.

The Atlanta airport had thunderstorms, which caused our flight to be delayed by multiple hours. Once we were able to board.the gate agent was rude and was trying to rush us onto the plane because the team in the plane was about to run out of hours once we were all aboard the plane they ran into an issue where the catering truck was filling up the back of the plane and they left and had to come back because they didn’t fill it up all the way, causing even more of a delay. My seat was very tight. I didn’t have a lot of legroom overall this was a miserable experience.

MSY had lots of coffee/breakfast options for morning flights. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of filling stations for water bottles. Delta flight was on time. The plane was clean. The staff was friendly and efficient.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The plane was very warm upon entering. This was a bigger problem as the weather was cold so people were dressed accordingly.

Overall, the flight from Atlanta to Orlando was acceptable, albeit delayed and the typical temperature issue on the plane (hot) which has become somewhat expected. However, the staff at gate B22 for connecting flight DL1562 was disappointing. And to clarify, there were two gentlemen behind the counter — one pleasant and the other, Larry. Without question, Larry should not be in hospitality. My wife and I were first in line and when Larry walked in behind the desk, my wife greeted him with “Hiii Larrry”. And while she can be bubbly at times, and I get that it was late, the conversation morphed as Larry asked if she was drunk. At first I assumed he was joking (still not appropriate) but he was not. Clearly he was having a bad day or maybe just hates his job. In all cases, his behavior was unacceptable and offensive. The only saving grace is that he was equally rude and dismissive to all of the surrounding guests as well—although, I’m not sure if that is a good thing or not.

It feels like the seats are getting tighter. Was towards the back so maybe they’ve been like this for a while.

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