How long is the flight from Louisiana to South Africa?

The flight from Louisiana to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from New Orleans (a popular airport in Louisiana) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 30h 30m on average. If you fly from Baton Rouge (another popular airport in Louisiana) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 31h 14m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Louisiana to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Louisiana to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Louisiana to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Louisiana to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Louisiana to South Africa?

As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Louisiana to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Louisiana to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Louisiana to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:02 am - 3:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 2:26 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

24h 36m1 stop Newark

$1,281United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 3:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 4:53 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,286United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

8:02 am - 3:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 9:43 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 53m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,286United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 3:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 4:53 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,286United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 3:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 9:43 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 53m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,286United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:12 am - 8:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 11:38 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

44h 53m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

10:12 am - 8:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 4:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

38h 11m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3

12:14 pm - 8:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 11:38 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

44h 53m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

9:05 am - 6:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 12:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

23h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,716Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 29

7:50 am - 6:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 10:03 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,716Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

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Cathay Pacific flights from Louisiana to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 28

MLU6:47 pmMonroe Huenefeld

52h 38m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 11

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

43h 37m

2 stops

MLU10:37 pmMonroe Huenefeld

$1,451

Cathay Pacific

Jan 28

MLU6:47 pmMonroe Huenefeld

52h 38m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 11

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

58h 18m

2 stops

MLU1:18 pmMonroe Huenefeld

$1,453

Cathay Pacific

Oct 9

MSY11:07 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

37h 48m

2 stops

JNB7:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 17

JNB11:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 22m

2 stops

MSY9:32 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$1,486

Qatar Airways flights from Louisiana to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Louisiana to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Sep 23

MSY6:05 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

38h 55m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 1

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 43m

2 stops

MSY11:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$1,524

Qatar Airways

Sep 23

MSY6:05 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

44h 05m

2 stops

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 3

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 33m

2 stops

MSY11:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$1,564

Qatar Airways

Oct 8

BTR7:52 pmBaton Rouge Ryan

54h 18m

2 stops

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 16

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 46m

2 stops

BTR9:41 pmBaton Rouge Ryan

$1,600

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

8:02 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$1,281

New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-3:20 pm

3 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,286

New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

8:02 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$1,286

New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,286

New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$1,286

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

7:12 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,316

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/31

10:12 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

9:45 am-4:56 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$1,316

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

12:14 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops44h 53m

$1,316

New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/6

9:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/29

8:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,716

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/1

7:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

8:50 pm-10:03 am

1 stop21h 13m

$1,716

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Louisiana to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,082. The month of November is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Louisiana averaging around $1,345.

Can stopping save me money on Louisiana to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Louisiana to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$711
Fastest flight time	24h 18m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Louisiana in the past 72 hours is $711. The best round-trip flight deal from Louisiana to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,281.

The fastest flight from Louisiana to South Africa takes 24h 18m

There are no direct flights from Louisiana to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Louisiana to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Louisiana to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Louisiana to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Louisiana to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Louisiana to South Africa?
As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Louisiana to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Louisiana to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Louisiana to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Louisiana to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $1,134	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews		Search Delta flights

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