How long is the flight from South Africa to Louisiana?

Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 07m. There are 13419 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.

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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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Louisiana

Round-trip from	R17 296
One-way from	R14 056
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R14 820

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60h 09m total
South Africa to Louisiana

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Tue 20/10

11:15-20:00

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Louisiana (average of R14 820). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in September is currently the most expensive (average of R27 164). 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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KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 reviews

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7,8

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1 577 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.

Delta

7,8

Good

8 628 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 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

10 283 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 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

Good

693 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 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

8 244 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 577 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Louisiana?
Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 07m. There are 13419 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Louisiana (average of R14 820). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in September is currently the most expensive (average of R27 164). 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 503	AverageR15 843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 160	AverageR24 306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 456	AverageR19 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR18 708	AverageR30 207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR25 519	AverageR30 509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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