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$1,403+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
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 April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,403
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,430
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:45 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops57h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/224:35 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 41mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:40 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:50 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,463
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:50 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 10/117:00 amCPT - MSY
2 stops44h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/25$5,970

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that are best for you.

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

7:45 pm-11:50 am

2 stops57h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

4:35 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,403

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

12:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,463

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

9:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$5,970

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/1

2:29 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 21m

$5,045

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/1

12:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$6,213

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

2:20 pm-9:30 am

3 stops60h 10m

$6,283

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Deals found on 4/24

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $1,292). 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 April 25, 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 April 25, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,776 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,815 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

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 $1,403. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,463, and British Airways, from $5,970. These flights start at 16% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,167Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapest$1,469Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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