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$1,286+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
mar. 8 — mar. 151
sáb. 3/8
sáb. 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 marzo 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,286
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,355
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 3, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/259:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/203:20 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,286
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/221:46 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 14mBritish Airways
jue. 5/86:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,355
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/113:06 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops43h 14mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/227:50 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/222:23 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops37h 37mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/86:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/167:30 amMSY - CPT
1 stop27h 20mDelta
vie. 7/48:05 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/2$1,569
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/1412:30 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops36h 10mLufthansa
sáb. 3/229:30 amCPT - MSY
2 stops45h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 3/2$1,672

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.

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New Orleans

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Route

Depart

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Price

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 4/25

9:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 6/20

3:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,286

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/22

1:46 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 14m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/8

6:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,355

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/22

2:23 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 37m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/8

6:55 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,410

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/15

12:37 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops45h 33m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/15

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,488

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 6/16

7:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 7/4

8:05 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$1,569

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 3/14

12:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 3/22

9:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 29m

$1,672

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 3/9

5:37 pm-10:30 am

3 stops57h 53m

$5,333

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 3/9

5:45 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops64h 40m

$5,865

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 3/8

10:17 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$9,913

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,292). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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 marzo 3, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,971 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,355. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,410, and United Airlines, from $1,488. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    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.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,112Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,167Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,327Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,371Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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