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$1,081+ 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/132:15 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops36h 45mLufthansa
Sat 12/209:30 amCPT - MSY
2 stops44h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 11/13$1,770
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:05 amMSY - CPT
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - MSY
3 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,816
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/137:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 12/208:50 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops29h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/13$2,190
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 11/1611:56 amMSY - CPT
1 stop23h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/189:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop28h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/12$2,192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/1612:45 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/188:50 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sat 12/278:29 amMSY - CPT
2 stops39h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/39:30 amCPT - MSY
2 stops44h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:15 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/25:15 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10$3,383
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/137:56 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops57h 39mKenya Airways
Sat 12/202:20 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops36h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/13$3,763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/289:32 amMSY - CPT
2 stops41h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$3,962
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:05 pmMSY - CPT
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:00 amCPT - MSY
3 stops47h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$4,177

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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,221
(oojo)

One-way from

$1,081
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,178
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 13, 2025.
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 4/23

7:40 pm-11:50 am

2 stops57h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

4:40 pm-11:31 am

2 stops49h 51m

$1,221

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

8:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:55 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,321

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

8:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

8:35 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,380

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/28

7:55 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 55m

$1,383

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

1:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 30m

$1,081

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

3:08 pm-8:05 am

2 stops56h 57m

$1,475

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

5:04 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops59h 56m

$1,754

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/19

5:00 pm-11:50 am

3 stops58h 50m

$1,860

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

10:46 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$2,488

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Deals found on 11/11

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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.

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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,864). 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 November 13, 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 November 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines 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
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,661 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7,516 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Turkish Airlines and British Airways can get you from New Orleans to Cape Town in just under 32h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 55m. 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 United Airlines, from $1,327. 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,864). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,128Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,268Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,327Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,411Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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