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$951+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town

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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/312:40 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 2/178:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop30h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:16 pm
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop21h 59m
Delta
Fri 3/139:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop25h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/58:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 3/138:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,399
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:55 pm
MSY
-
CPT
3 stops58h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/102:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
3 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,443
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:11 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops40h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/104:35 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 11/11:00 pm
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 11/108:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop21h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,446
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/319:27 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops41h 53m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/141:00 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops32h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,457
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/266:21 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops40h 04m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/31:15 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops31h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,478

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,395
(Delta)

One-way from

$951
(KAYAK)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,179
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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 January 27, 2026.
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 3/5

1:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$1,395

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-4:10 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

8:50 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,399

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

12:11 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

4:35 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,444

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

5:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:05 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop25h 27m

$1,446

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

6:21 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

1:15 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$1,478

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

9:44 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,500

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 15m

$951

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,077

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,142

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

7:00 am-5:10 pm

3 stops27h 10m

$1,213

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Deals found on 1/25

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of $1,112). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,749). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cape Town?

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 January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and British Airways from New Orleans to Cape Town. 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
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Cape Town in just under 21h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8338 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,139. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. These flights start at 30% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of $1,112). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,749). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,411Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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