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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Cape Town from R15 891

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 829

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R40 155
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/4-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • New Orleans to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R108 974 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 379 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 21 January 2025.

Mon 3/38:00MSY - CPT
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/320:50CPT - MSY
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1R32 822
Sat 25/115:40MSY - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/115:15CPT - MSY
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R49 122
Thu 26/621:50MSY - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 5/718:55CPT - MSY
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1R101 140
Tue 24/67:24MSY - CPT
2 stops44h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/718:55CPT - MSY
2 stops35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1R110 125
Thu 26/618:14MSY - CPT
2 stops33h 36mQatar Airways
Sun 6/713:00CPT - MSY
2 stops31h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R161 159
Sat 28/611:10MSY - CPT
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Sun 6/720:05CPT - MSY
1 stop34h 17mDelta
Deal found 21/1R173 783
Fri 27/613:05MSY - CPT
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Fri 4/723:15CPT - MSY
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 21/1R229 106

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 30/4

6:00-19:00

3 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

15:15-18:58

3 stops34h 43m

R30 669

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/3

8:00-16:10

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

20:50-11:34

1 stop22h 44m

R32 822

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/6

21:50-11:00

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/7

18:55-20:00

1 stop32h 05m

R101 140

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 24/6

13:30-11:00

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

18:55-17:11

2 stops29h 16m

R110 125

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/6

18:14-10:50

2 stops33h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

13:00-15:59

2 stops33h 59m

R161 159

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/6

11:10-21:25

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

20:05-23:22

1 stop34h 17m

R173 783

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/6

13:05-21:25

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

23:15-23:22

2 stops31h 07m

R229 106

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/3

21:34-17:25

3 stops59h 51m

R15 891

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/3

14:24-19:00

1 stop20h 36m

R21 034

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Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 21 January 2025.
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,4
Good
8 984 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R20 829, American Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Cape Town and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R22 667 and R27 030, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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