How long is the flight from South Africa to Louisiana?

Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 31h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 23m. There are 13581 km between South Africa and Louisiana. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisiana ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Louisiana when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisiana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Louisiana as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Louisiana that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Louisiana flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Louisiana?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Louisiana.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Louisiana?

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Round-trip from	R17 779
One-way from	R12 347
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 006

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South Africa to Louisiana

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Louisiana?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Louisiana (average of R15 813). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of R25 226). 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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See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Louisiana have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7,8

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1 576 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7,8

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1 / 20

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Delta

7,8

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KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 202 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

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694 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

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KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Louisiana?
Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 31h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 23m. There are 13581 km between South Africa and Louisiana. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Louisiana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Louisiana flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Louisiana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Louisiana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Louisiana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Louisiana 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 South Africa to Louisiana?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Louisiana (average of R15 813). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of R25 226). 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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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 071	AverageR14 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 168	AverageR19 598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 752	AverageR16 003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 966	AverageR16 975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR24 758	AverageR29 600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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