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$965+ 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/16:01 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops45h 14m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/81:15 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops38h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,428
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 9/166:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/231:15 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 10/206:30 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops31h 55m
Delta
Tue 11/38:50 pm
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop20h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$1,519
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/210:59 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops40h 16m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/91:15 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,530
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:00 pm
MSY
-
CPT
3 stops59h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/32:25 pm
CPT
-
MSY
3 stops36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,607
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/138:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops43h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/187:30 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops34h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,629
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:59 pm
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops59h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/92:25 pm
CPT
-
MSY
3 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,640
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/2010:00 am
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops41h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/312:35 pm
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops40h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,665
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 9/112:14 pm
MSY
-
CPT
3 stops66h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/87:20 am
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,667

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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,428
(oojo)

One-way from

$965
(Kiwi.com)
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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 July 23, 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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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops45h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

1:15 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,438

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

8:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

7:30 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,629

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

12:14 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops66h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

7:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,667

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/20

7:12 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops38h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,670
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/1

9:07 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

8:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,720

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/17

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/24

7:50 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$1,770

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-11:50 am

3 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-9:17 am

2 stops47h 42m

$1,809

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

7:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops59h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

2:25 pm-6:01 pm

3 stops34h 36m

$1,821

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/16

9:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

5:55 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$1,821
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

2:14 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 36m

$965

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Deals found on 7/18

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

    Qatar Airways and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Cape Town in just under 38h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8338 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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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