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Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,191

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MSY — CPT
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,591

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$1,255
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New Orleans. Users have commonly found prices around $1,578 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,115. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CPT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap New Orleans to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Orleans to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/1210:30 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,704
Wed 6/1210:30 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/218:00 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,715
Wed 6/127:00 amMSY - CPT
3 stops49h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,843
Fri 7/510:08 amMSY - CPT
3 stops40h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/128:00 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,065
Fri 7/510:08 amMSY - CPT
3 stops40h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/128:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,170
Thu 6/612:13 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops63h 37mQatar Airways
Thu 6/131:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops40h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,349
Fri 7/53:55 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/127:00 amCPT - MSY
3 stops46h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,609
Wed 6/1212:30 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/212:35 pmCPT - MSY
3 stops59h 51mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$3,287
Thu 6/611:46 amMSY - CPT
1 stop23h 04mDelta
Thu 6/1311:15 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/5$3,810

New Orleans to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Orleans and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 8/271:14 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/66:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,191
Tue 8/274:42 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops35h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/66:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,192
Wed 8/289:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/76:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,197
Tue 8/271:35 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/66:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops29h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,201
Tue 8/271:35 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/56:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,202
Sat 8/244:06 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/811:05 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,228
Fri 8/3010:54 amMSY - CPT
2 stops41h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/76:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,232
Sun 8/254:17 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops35h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/46:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops44h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,238
Fri 8/3011:13 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/56:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops46h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,239

New Orleans to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New Orleans to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from New Orleans to Cape Town should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/1210:30 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,704
Wed 6/1210:30 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/218:00 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,715
Wed 6/127:00 amMSY - CPT
3 stops49h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,843
Wed 6/1212:30 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/212:35 pmCPT - MSY
3 stops59h 51mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/5$3,287
Wed 6/129:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/216:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$6,289

Find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/27

2 stops38h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop32h 10m

$1,191

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/27

2 stops35h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop32h 10m

$1,192

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/24

2 stops34h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops29h 56m

$1,228

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/24

2 stops34h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops29h 25m

$1,249

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/24

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop32h 10m

$1,257

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/24

2 stops33h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

1 stop32h 10m

$1,262

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/17

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/21

2 stops33h 21m

$1,531

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/17

3 stops48h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/21

3 stops36h 03m

$1,716

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/26

1 stop24h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops26h 38m

$1,810

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What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa from New Orleans to Cape Town 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,191, but on average you can expect to pay $1,276.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New Orleans to Cape Town for under $1,800?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from New Orleans to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,800.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Cape Town round-trip from $1,191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $1,249, and British Airways, from $1,257. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does MSY to CPT mean?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is MSY and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Orleans to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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 New Orleans to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    American Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of $1,255). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,195Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,216Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,246Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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