$1,497+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Cape TownExplore 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 October 25, 2026.
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 October 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/278:00 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 12/138:50 pm -
2 stops24h 22m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2712:33 pm -
1 stop21h 27m
Fri 12/48:50 pm -
1 stop21h 27m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,506
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/247:59 pm -
3 stops57h 36m
Mon 12/72:25 pm -
3 stops36h 45m
Deal found 10/20![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:00 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Fri 12/1112:30 am -
2 stops31h 37m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$1,545
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/276:30 am -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 12/48:50 pm -
1 stop23h 11m
Deal found 10/24![Delta logo]()
$1,551
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2511:07 am -
2 stops46h 18m
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
2 stops43h 18m
Deal found 10/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/57:04 am -
2 stops25h 06m
Sat 12/129:30 am -
3 stops56h 46m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,565
Best flights from New Orleans to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/2710:25 am -
2 stops23h 35m
Sun 12/138:50 pm -
1 stop21h 26m
Deal found 10/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:00 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Fri 12/1112:30 am -
2 stops31h 37m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$1,545
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/2412:33 pm -
2 stops37h 57m
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
2 stops43h 18m
Deal found 10/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/279:05 am -
2 stops24h 55m
Fri 12/48:50 pm -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/312:37 pm -
1 stop21h 23m
Sun 2/78:50 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/57:04 am -
2 stops25h 06m
Sat 12/129:30 am -
2 stops46h 14m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,565
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/247:59 pm -
3 stops57h 36m
Mon 12/72:25 pm -
3 stops36h 45m
Deal found 10/20![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,523
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2511:07 am -
2 stops46h 18m
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
2 stops43h 18m
Deal found 10/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,558
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/255:13 pm -
1 stop17h 22m
Mon 12/78:50 pm -
1 stop28h 26m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$1,641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/278:00 am -
1 stop26h 00m
Sun 12/138:50 pm -
2 stops28h 43m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2712:33 pm -
1 stop21h 27m
Fri 12/48:50 pm -
1 stop21h 27m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/276:30 am -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 12/48:50 pm -
1 stop23h 11m
Deal found 10/24![Delta logo]()
$1,551
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,497 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,623 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 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
Return
Cheapest round-trip
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 11/27
10:25 am-6:00 pm
2 stops23h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 12/13
8:50 pm-10:16 am
1 stop21h 26m
$1,506
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 11/27
9:05 am-6:00 pm
2 stops24h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/4
8:50 pm-4:08 pm
2 stops27h 18m
$1,510
Quickest round-trip
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/3
12:37 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop21h 23m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/7
8:50 pm-11:01 am
1 stop22h 11m
$1,526
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 12/5
4:00 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/11
12:30 am-12:07 am
2 stops31h 37m
$1,545
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 11/24
12:33 pm-10:30 am
2 stops37h 57m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/7
12:35 pm-11:53 pm
2 stops43h 18m
$1,564
New OrleansCape Town
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - CPT Cape Town Intl
MSYCPT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 12/5
7:04 am-4:10 pm
2 stops25h 06m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/12
9:30 am-11:44 pm
2 stops46h 14m
$1,565
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 October 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodEllen,Oct 2026
GRR - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodEllen,Oct 2026
GRR - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,195 | Average$1,871 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |