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$1,192+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/257:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 1/810:10 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops26h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,111
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/257:00 amMSY - CPT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/89:30 amCPT - MSY
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,272
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:17 amMSY - CPT
1 stop23h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/89:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop34h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11$2,417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/265:15 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,974
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/2611:25 amMSY - CPT
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Fri 1/99:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop20h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/11$3,114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/2310:27 amMSY - CPT
2 stops39h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/412:35 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops41h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,129
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/216:44 amMSY - CPT
2 stops45h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/256:15 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:50 pmCPT - MSY
3 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,418
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:15 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:35 pmCPT - MSY
3 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,608

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,192
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,048
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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

Sat 1/17

5:24 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:30 pm-9:46 am

1 stop20h 16m

$1,192

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

8:50 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,197

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

3:32 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:05 pm-8:43 am

1 stop19h 38m

$1,442

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,446

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

3:30 pm-11:30 am

2 stops61h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:00 pm-5:19 am

2 stops47h 19m

$1,448

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

3:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

8:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,492

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

2:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/29

6:50 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$1,495

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

3:49 pm-8:35 am

3 stops57h 46m

$2,238

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

5:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$2,783

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

7:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$2,783

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Deals found on 12/9

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

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 December 12, 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways, 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
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 17h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 44m. 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 $1,128. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,268, and Delta, from $1,411. These flights start at 32% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,128Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,411Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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