How long is the flight from South Africa to Louisiana?

Airlines like British Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 33h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 18m. There are 14124 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?

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.

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Round-trip from	R18 280
One-way from	R12 609
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R18 264

British Airways
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73h 28m total
South Africa to Louisiana

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54h 08m total
South Africa to Louisiana

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 949 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 652 potential savings vs. average return price).

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9:50-7:58

3 stops54h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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9:50-7:58

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JohannesburgNew Orleans

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12:40-22:29

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Cape TownNew Orleans

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

19:25-20:00

1 stop31h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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17:50-10:08

3 stops47h 18m

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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 R16 143). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 878). 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 Louisiana

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 599 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 599 reviews

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7,8

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1 599 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

8 706 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 599 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.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

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KLM

7,8

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1 599 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 700 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 599 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

7,3

Good

10 475 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 599 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 British Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Louisiana in about 33h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 18m. There are 14124 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 R16 143). Flying from South Africa to Louisiana in September is currently the most expensive (average of R26 878). 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 276	AverageR23 993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 989	AverageR24 050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR18 511	AverageR29 889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 549	AverageR25 734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR25 249	AverageR30 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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